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## Definition Of Fraction

A fraction is a number that represents part of a whole.

A fraction is written in the form p/q, where q ≠ 0.

A fraction is a way of writing numbers that are not whole numbers.

### More About Fraction

The top number of a fraction is called the numerator.
The bottom number of a fraction is called the denominator.

### Example of Fraction

1/2 is a fraction, with numerator 1 and denominator 2.
In the figure shown, 7 out of 12 boxes are shaded. The fraction 7/12 names the shaded part.

### Solved Example on Fraction

#### Ques: Bob has three crayons. He lost one of them in his school. What fraction of the crayons is he left with?

##### Choices:

A. 2/3
B. 1/3
C. 0
D. 1/2
Correct Answer: A

### Solution:

Step 1: Number of crayons that Bob had = 3
Step 2: Number of crayons left with Bob after losing 1 crayon = 2.
Step 3: Fraction of crayons left with Bob = Number of crayons left with Bob / Number of crayons that Bob had in the beginning.
Step 4: = 2/3