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Commutative algebra Domains and factorization Concept

Field of fractions

Summary

The field of fractions of an integral domain is the smallest field that contains it. Its elements are the fractions a/ba/b with b≠0b \neq 0. The rational numbers are the field of fractions of the integers. The definition of the field of fractions gives the construction.

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  1. Web https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Field_of_fractions, lead section
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