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Arithmetic/Types of Numbers/Fraction

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Fraction

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Fraction is a ratio of two integer numbers. Fraction can be expressed mathematically

, where B is not zero.

Where

A is called Numerator
B is called Denominator

Equal Fractions

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Two fractions A/B and C/D are the same if the product of numerator A and denominator D is equal to the product of denominator B and numerator C.

if
and


if

Rules

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  1. + =
  2. - =
  3. x =
  4. / = , if C not zero.