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Ch. R - Review of Basic Concepts
Chapter 1, Problem 1

In the fraction 5/8, 5 is the numerator and 8 is the denominator.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Numerator

The numerator is the top part of a fraction, representing the number of parts being considered. In the fraction 5/8, the numerator is 5, indicating that we are looking at 5 parts out of a whole that is divided into 8 equal parts.
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Denominator

The denominator is the bottom part of a fraction, indicating the total number of equal parts into which the whole is divided. In the fraction 5/8, the denominator is 8, meaning the whole is divided into 8 equal sections, and we are focusing on 5 of those sections.
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Fraction

A fraction is a mathematical expression that represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator and a denominator. It shows how many parts of a certain size are taken from a whole, allowing for the comparison of quantities and the representation of ratios.
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