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fraction

/frækʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does fraction mean?

noun

A part of a whole, especially one that is smaller than the whole. A numerical value expressed as a quotient of two integers, with the second integer being non-zero.

Example

"The fraction 1/2 is often used in cooking to measure ingredients."

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