fraction
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fractions
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fractions
Britannica Dictionary definition of FRACTION
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mathematics
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a number (such as ¹/₂ or ³/₄) which indicates that one number is being divided by another
also
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a number (such as 3.323) that consists of a whole number and a decimal
2
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a part or amount of something
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a fraction of an inch/second
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We've described only a small fraction [=portion] of the available options.
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The new program will provide similar benefits at a fraction of the cost (of the old one). [=at much less cost; for much less money]
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We can now do the job in a fraction of the time. [=in much less time]
