The fraction
Example: The fraction represents part of total value
Definition
"The fraction" represents a numerical quantity that expresses a part of a whole or a ratio between two numbers, typically written with a numerator above a denominator, indicating division or a portion of a total value.
Etymology
The word "fraction" comes from the Latin 'fractio,' meaning 'a breaking,' from 'frangere,' which means 'to break.' Did you know the term reflects how fractions represent parts broken off from a whole number?
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"The fraction" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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