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Quotient
01
the result obtained by dividing one quantity or number by another, expressed as the outcome of a division operation
Example
The quotient of the numerator 8 and denominator 2 in the fraction 8/2 is 4.
In the division problem 12 ÷ 4, the quotient is 3.
When dividing 15 by 3, the quotient is 5.
02
the ratio of two quantities to be divided
Example
The quotient of the numerator 8 and denominator 2 in the fraction 8/2 is 4.
In the division problem 12 ÷ 4, the quotient is 3.
When dividing 15 by 3, the quotient is 5.
The quotient of 50 and 10 is 5, reflecting the result of their division.
The quotient of 20 and 5 is 4, as 20 divided by 5 equals 4.
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