fraction

Meanings

• noun

  A mathematical expression representing a part of a whole. It consists of two parts: the numerator (the number above the line) and the denominator (the number below the line).

  - "The fraction 1/4 represents one quarter of a pie."
  - "A fraction can be simplified by reducing the numerator and denominator to their lowest terms."

• noun

  A part or portion of something.

  - "Each student received a fraction of the total points."
  - "The price of gas is a fraction of my monthly budget."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɹæk.ʃən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fraction
station , nation , fraternation

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Variants

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fraction , fractions , common fraction , common fractions , complex fraction , complex fractions , continued fraction , continued fractions , decimal fraction , decimal fractions , improper fraction , improper fractions , partial fraction , partial fractions , proper fraction , proper fractions , simple fraction , simple fractions

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Etymology

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The word 'fraction' comes from the Latin word 'fractus', which means 'broken'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest proper fraction is 1.999... (repeating), which is equivalent to 2 - 1/3.

2. The smallest proper fraction is 1/3, which is the smallest fraction greater than 0.

3. A common misconception is that fractions with even denominators are always larger than those with odd denominators. However, this is not true.

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Related Concepts

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1. Decimal: A decimal is a base-10 positional numeral system used to represent both whole numbers and fractions.

2. Percentage: A percentage is a fraction where the denominator is 100.

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Culture

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Fractions have been used in mathematics since ancient times. They have applications in various fields, including science, engineering, and finance.

How to Memorize "fraction"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize a fraction, imagine it as a pie that is divided into equal parts. The size of each part represents the fraction's value.
   - Another way to visualize a fraction is by imagining a number line and marking off equal intervals to represent the numerator and denominator.

2. associate
   

   - Associate fractions with pie or cake to help remember their meaning.
   - Think of the top number (numerator) as the number of parts you want, and the bottom number (denominator) as the total number of parts in the whole.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'half a loaf is better than no bread' to remember that a fraction is a part of a whole.

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