Asked by Anonymous

Explain why the definition of a fraction restricts the denominator to being a nonzero integer.
Answered by Ms. Sue
A fraction states that so many parts of a whole is represented. In other words, 3/4 means that there are 3 parts out of 4.

You can't have 3/0 because you can't have 3 parts of nothing.

Answered by Anonymous
That makes sense! Thank you so much!
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're very welcome.