fraction
Meaning
A fraction is a numerical quantity that represents a part of a whole, typically expressed as one integer divided by another.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse fractions with decimals; both represent parts of a whole but are expressed differently.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Emma
sliced
the
apple
and
gave
Tom
a
small
fraction
of
it
because
he
said
he
was
not
very
hungry
.
They
sat
by
the
window
and
talked
about
their
plans
for
the
evening
while
watching
people
pass
on
the
street
.
Later
,
Emma
decided
to
save
the
rest
of
the
fruit
for
tomorrow
,
since
it
stayed
fresher
after
a
brief
time
in
the
fridge
.
The
small
choice
felt
sensible
and
helped
them
both
enjoy
a
relaxed
afternoon
.
Common Phrases
common fraction
fraction of a whole
improper fraction
Related Words
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