in a fraction if the numerator turns out to be zero what happens ?

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directrix · Answer

The value of the fraction is 0 unless the denominator is also 0.

anonymous · Answer

Okay, and what if the denomonator is 0?

.sam. · Answer

undefined

.sam. · Answer

when denomonator is 0

.sam. · Answer

A zero as the denominator approaches infinity, otherwise known as "undefined".

A zero as a numerator is conceptually easier to understand. For example, if you have no apples and you give half of your non-existant apples to your friend, how many apples do you have left? That's right, you still have...no apples.

anonymous · Answer

Numerator=0 
Number/Fraction=0

directrix · Answer

The value of the fraction is undefined. That is, division by zero is undefined.

Division is defined in terms of multiplication. 6/3 =2 2*3 = 6.

0/6 = 0 because in checking (multiply quotient by divisor) 0*6 = 0

6/0 is undefined. If the quotient is thought be be 0, then do the check: 0 *0 = 0? No.

anonymous · Answer

Denominator=0
Fraction=Undefined/Infinity.

anonymous · Answer

Alright, thanks everyone!