Subject: Fraction with Zero

Name: Stacy

Who is asking: Student
Level: Elementary

Question:
I have a question about dividing with zero. When the numerator is zero, the answer is zero. But when the denominator is zero, the answer is undefined. Why? I don't understand

Stacy

You have to look into the meaning of division, rather than just the pocket calculator.

• 4 divided by 2 : You have 4 pizzas to share among 2 students.
  How many pizzas will each student have?
  (answer: 4/2 = 2)
  
  
• 2 divided by 4 : You have 2 pizzas to share among 4 students.
  How many pizzas will each student have?
  (answer: 2/4 = 1/2)
  
  
• 0 divided by 2 : You have 0 pizzas to share among 2 students.
  How many pizzas will each student have?
  (answer: 0/2 = 0)
  
  
• 2 divided by 0 : You have 2 pizzas to share among 0 students.
  How many pizzas will each student have?
  (answer: ?)