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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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 fake designer handbag was sold at a fraction of the price of the authentic version.

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