Typing Fractions on a PC. Use the division symbol to type a fraction. This may be done by first typing the numerator (the top number of the fraction), the forward slash key ( / ), and the denominator (the bottom number of a fraction). An example would look like 5/32.

What is the Alt code for fractions?

List of Alt Codes for entering Mathematical Symbols Alt Code Symbol Description Alt 47 / Fraction seperator Alt 0188 ¼ Quarter Alt 0189 ½ Half Alt 0190 ¾ Three quarters.

What is the fraction symbol?

A fraction is a number consisting of one or more equal parts of a unit. It is denoted by the symbol a/b, where a and b≠0 are integers (cf. Integer). The numerator a of a/b denotes the number of parts taken of the unit; this is divided by the number of parts equal to the number appearing as the denominator b.