The Division Symbol in a Simple Fractions: Problem 3

Rule 5:: The Division Symbol - in a simple fraction tells the reader that the entire expression above the division symbol is the numerator and must be treated as if it were one number, and the entire expression below the division symbol is the denominator and must be treated as if it were one number.

Problem 3:

State the numerator and denominator of

Answer:

This is not a "legal" fraction. The denominator of a fraction must never be 0.

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Author: Nancy Marcus