Rule 2: Zero in the Numerator of a Simple Fractions

A numerator is allowed to take on the value of zero in a fraction. Any legal fraction (denominator not equal to zero) with a numerator equal to zero has an overall value of zero.

This means , , all have a fraction value of zero because the numerators are equal to zero.

Example 1: Find the numerator, denominator, division symbol, and value for the simple fraction .

Answer. The numerator is 0, the denominator is 9, the division symbol is -, and the value of the fraction is 0 because the value of the numerator is zero.

Example 2: Find the numerator, denominator, division symbol, and value for the simple fraction .

Answer. The numerator is 0, the denominator is -11, the division symbol is -, and the value of the fraction is 0 because the value of the numerator is zero.

Example 3: Find the numerator, denominator, division symbol, and value for the simple fraction .

Answer. Not a legal fraction, no value because the denominator is not allowed to have a value of zero. (See Rule 1).

Work the following problems and click on Answer to check your results.

Problem 1: Write the numerator, denominator, and division symbol for the simple fraction .

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Problem 2: Write the numerator, denominator, and division symbol for the simple fraction .

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Problem 3: Write the numerator, denominator, and division symbol for the simple fraction .

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Problem 4: Write the numerator, denominator, and division symbol for the simple fraction .

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