FRACTION Meaning and
Definition
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A fraction is a mathematical concept that represents a part of a whole or a ratio of two numbers. It is denoted by two numbers separated by a line called a fraction bar or a forward slash. The number above the line is called the numerator, while the number below the line is called the denominator.
A fraction can be used to represent a portion of something. For example, if we divide a pizza into eight equal pieces and eat two of them, we can express the amount eaten as a fraction, specifically 2/8 or also simplified as 1/4. In this case, 2 is the numerator as it represents the quantity eaten, and 8 is the denominator as it represents the total number of equal pieces.
Fractions can also be used to compare two quantities. For instance, if there are 5 red balls and 10 green balls in a bag, the fraction of red balls to the total number of balls would be 5/15 or simplified as 1/3. Again, 5 is the numerator as it represents the quantity of red balls, and 15 (5+10) is the denominator as it represents the total number of balls.
Fractions can be represented in various forms, such as proper fractions where the numerator is smaller than the denominator, improper fractions where the numerator is equal to or greater than the denominator, or mixed numbers which combine a whole number and a fraction. Fractions are fundamental in mathematics and play a significant role in arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and many other branches of mathematics.
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A broken part of a whole; a part of a whole or unity; in arith., a part of a unit, or one, as 1/2, 1/4, 3/4.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of FRACTION
The word "fraction" originates from the Latin word "fractus", which is the past participle of "frangere", meaning "to break" or "to divide". This Latin root reflects the concept of fractions as a division or partitioning of a whole into smaller parts.
Similar spelling words for FRACTION
- frostian,
- Friction-wheels,
- fructify,
- frosting,
- fractionate,
- furcation,
- Frication,
- fructidor,
- frostily,
- fractiously,
- in-fraction,
- frictional,
- fractious,
- low-friction,
- fracture,
- traction,
- fiction,
- reaction,
- fraktion,
- friction-free,
- Friction-cones,
- Friction-rollers,
- friction-balls,
- frostiness,
- Thigh-friction,
- fruchter,
- Vulgar-fraction,
- friction,
- virgation,
- friction-match,
- fractal,
- bi-furcation,
- friction-murmur,
- fractional,
- fric'tion,
- variegation,
- varication.
Conjugate verb Fraction
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE
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FUTURE
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE PERFECT
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IMPERATIVE
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let´s fraction
to fraction
PAST CONTINUOUS
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PAST PARTICIPLE
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PAST PERFECT
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
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PRESENT PERFECT
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE
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