Fraction

/fɹˈækʃən/

/ˈfɹækʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "fraction"

Fraction

a part of a whole number, such as ½

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a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process

a small part or item forming a piece of a whole

to fraction

perform a division

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fraction

fract

fractional

adj

fractional

adj

fractious

adj

fractious

adj

infraction

Example

The fraction 2/5 represents two parts out of five.

He calculated the fraction of the total area occupied by the garden.

She lost the race by a fraction of a second.

Unlike fractions and decimals, whole numbers represent complete units.

The company recouped a fraction of the sales revenue to offset production costs and overhead expenses.

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