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Fraction

noun

A number that represents part of a whole, written with a numerator over a denominator.

Example Sentences

"One half is written as the fraction 1/2."

"She ate a fraction of the pizza — only three out of eight slices."

Synonyms & Related Terms

partportionratio

Quick Check

Which best describes the meaning of fraction?

Study Tips

To remember fraction, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about mathematics.

Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.