Fraction

noun · Mathematics

Definition

A number that represents part of a whole, written as one number over another.

The top number is the numerator and the bottom is the denominator, which shows how many equal parts make up the whole.

3/4 means three out of four equal parts.

A fraction can be written as a decimal or a percentage.

PercentageA fraction expressed out of 100.
RatioA comparison of two quantities showing how many times one contains the other.

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