In calculations, what is the result of dividing the numerator by the denominator?

Dividing the numerator by the denominator results in a fraction. A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed in the form of one number (the numerator) over another (the denominator), such as 3/4 or 5/8. This operation provides a way to quantify relationships between numbers, where the numerator indicates how many parts you have, and the denominator indicates how many equal parts make up a whole.

In contrast, a percentage expresses a number as a fraction of 100, which is derived from a different calculation involving multiplication rather than simple division of two numbers. Similarly, a product refers to the result of multiplying numbers together, and a sum refers to the result of adding numbers. Thus, the only choice that accurately describes the outcome of the division operation is a fraction.