Question

A fraction is defined as:

• A. $\frac{\text{No. of parts into which the whole is divided}}{\text{Number of parts that are considered}}$
• B. $\frac{\text{Number of parts that are considered}}{\text{No. of parts into which the whole is divided}}$
• C. Any of the above
• D. Always a whole part

Answer 1

The correct option is B

$\frac{\text{Number of parts that are considered}}{\text{No. of parts into which the whole is divided}}$

Consider the following example.

Suppose you have a pizza.
Divide the whole pizza into $4$ parts.
Take $3$ parts out of the $4$ parts.

These $3$ parts represent the fraction $3$ out of $4$, i.e., $\frac{3}{4}$.