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How Do I Do a Fraction on My Keyboard?

A fraction is a pair of numbers in which the top number expresses a part of the whole unit, which is expressed by the bottom number. The top number is termed the "numerator," and the bottom number is known as the "denominator." If you are typing fractions as part of a quiz, test or report, there are multiple ways to accomplish this task. You can represent the numbers of the fraction vertically or horizontally.

Instructions

Horizontal Form
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  Type the numerator of your fraction.
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  Type a forward slash (/).
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  Type the denominator.
Vertical Form (Using Microsoft Word)
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  Open a new document.
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  Click on the "Insert" tab at the top of the page and click on the downward arrow under the "Equation" tab within the "Symbols" section.
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  Click on "Insert New Equation."
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  Type your fraction using the numerator, forward slash and denominator inside the provided equation box.
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  Press "Enter" and your fraction will appear in vertical form.

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How Do I Do a Fraction on My Keyboard?

Instructions

Horizontal Form

Vertical Form (Using Microsoft Word)