FTCE General Knowledge Math Practice Test

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What is the characteristic of a fraction?

It must have a negative numerator
It represents a division between two whole numbers
It can only include whole numbers
It is always less than one

The correct answer is: It represents a division between two whole numbers

A fraction is fundamentally defined as a representation of a division between two numbers, typically referred to as the numerator (the number above the line) and the denominator (the number below the line). This means that a fraction illustrates how many parts of a whole are being considered based on the total number of equal parts defined by the denominator. Therefore, the statement that a fraction represents a division between two whole numbers is accurate, as fractions can be made from both whole numbers and can represent values greater than, less than, or equal to one. The other characteristics mentioned do not define a fraction: fractions do not require a negative numerator; they can include integers, decimals, or fractions themselves as numerators and denominators; and they are not limited to values less than one, as fractions can also represent values that are equal to or greater than one. This context underscores the broader understanding of fractions beyond merely their numerical components.