Basic College Mathematics (10th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0134467795
ISBN 13: 978-0-13446-779-5

Chapter 2 - Multiplying and Dividing Fractions - 2.1 Basics of Fractions - 2.1 Exercises - Page 118: 27

Answer

An example is one-half (1/2). See image and explanation.

Work Step by Step

An example of a fraction is "one-half", represented as: $\displaystyle \frac{1\leftarrow numerator}{2\leftarrow denominator}$ In this case the denominator "2" represents the number of equal parts in the whole (e.g. imagine a pie divided in two equal parts). The numerator "1" represents the number of parts in the denominator (e.g. out of 2) that are selected. In this case, we have one out of two parts, or one-half. For example, this could represent half of a pie. See image.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.