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    fraction
    /ˈfrakʃn/

    noun

    • 1. a numerical quantity that is not a whole number (e.g. 1/2, 0.5).
    • 2. a small or tiny part, amount, or proportion of something: "he hesitated for a fraction of a second" Similar tiny partsmall partfragmentsnippet

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  2. byjus.com › maths › fractionsFractions - Definition, Types, Properties and Examples - BYJU'S

    Learn what fractions are, how to represent them, and how to perform operations on them. Find out the types of fractions, their properties, and real-life examples with Byju's Maths.

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  4. www.cuemath.com › numbers › fractionsFractions - Definition, Fraction Examples, What is a Fraction?

    • Fraction Definition
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    • Unit Fraction
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    • Like and Unlike Fractions
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    Fraction is defined as a part of something, and a quantity that is not a whole number. It is expressed as the number of equal parts being counted over the total number of parts in the whole.

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    Fraction bar is the line that is drawn to separate the numerator and the denominator. Let us learn more about the parts of a fraction in the following section. All fractions consist of a numerator and a denominatorand they are separated by a horizontal bar known as the fraction bar. 1. The denominatorindicates the number of parts in which the whole...

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    Proper fractions are the fractions in which the numerator is less than its denominator. For example,5/7, 3/8, 2/5, and so on are proper fractions.

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    An improper fraction is the type of fraction in which the numerator is more than or equal to its denominator. It is always the same or greater than the whole. For example, 4/3, 5/2, 8/5, and so on.

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    Fractions in which the numerator is 1 are known as unit fractions. For example, 1/4, 1/7, 1/9, and so on.

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    A mixed fraction is a mixture of a whole number and a proper fraction. For example, 513513, where 5 is the whole number and 1/3 is the proper fraction, or, 225225, 79117911, and so on.

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    Equivalent fractionsare the fractions that represent the same value after they are simplified. To get equivalent fractions of any given fraction: 1. We can multiplyboth the numerator and the denominator of the given fraction by the same number. 2. We can divideboth the numerator and the denominator of the given fraction by the same number. Example:...

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    Like fractions are the fractions that have the same denominators. For example, 5/15, 3/15, 17/15, and 31/15 are like fractions. Unlike fractions are the fractions which have different denominators. For example, 2/7, 9/11, 3/13, and 39/46 are unlike fractions. The representation of fractions on a number linedemonstrates the intervals between two int...

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    Let us know about a few fraction examples in real life. 1. When we divide a cake into 3 equal parts, then each part is 1/3rd of the whole. 2. We express the time as 'half an hour' which is a common way of expressing 30 minutes. Half is a fraction which is represented as 1/2. 3. We represent the scores of tests as fractions, like 15/20, or, 7/20 4. ...

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    Learn what fractions are, how to represent them, and how to simplify them. Explore the different types of fractions, such as proper, improper, mixed, and equivalent fractions, with examples and practice problems.

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  5. www.splashlearn.com › math-vocabulary › fractionsWhat is a Fraction? - Definition Facts & Example - SplashLearn

    Learn what a fraction is, how to represent it as a decimal, percentage or fraction, and how to identify different types of fractions. Explore examples, practice problems and FAQs on fractions with SplashLearn.

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  6. byjus.com › maths › fraction-definitionFraction Definition (Real Life examples, Types and Solved ...

    Learn what a fraction is in Mathematics, how to represent it with numerator and denominator, and the different types of fractions. See real life examples, solved problems and frequently asked questions on fractions.

  7. mathmonks.com › fractionsFractions - Definition, Parts, Types, Rules, Chart, & Examples

    Aug 22, 2024 · A fraction consists of two main parts: a numerator and a denominator, separated by a horizontal bar known as the fraction bar. Numerator. The numerator is the top number above the fraction bar, indicating how many parts we have. Denominator. The denominator is the number below the fraction bar, which shows how many equal parts the whole is ...

  8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › FractionFraction - Wikipedia

    A fraction represents a part of a whole or any number of equal parts. Learn about different types of fractions, how to convert them, and how they are used in mathematics and everyday language.

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  10. edu.gcfglobal.org › en › fractionsFractions: Introduction to Fractions - GCFGlobal.org

    Learn what fractions are, how to write and read them, and how to identify whole fractions. A fraction is part of a whole, and it has a numerator and a denominator that show how many parts it is.