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fraction

The correct spelling is fraction.

How to pronounce fraction

/ˈfɹæk.ʃən/
noun

IPA: /ˈfɹæk.ʃən/

Say it like: Fra-csh-on

The correct spelling is fraction. A part of a whole, especially a comparatively small part.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A part of a whole, especially a comparatively small part.
  2. 2.A ratio of two numbers, the numerator and the denominator, usually written one above the other and separated by a horizontal bar.
  3. 3.A component of a mixture, separated by fractionation.
  4. 4.In a eucharistic service, the breaking of the host.
  5. 5.A small amount.

verb

  1. 1.To divide or break into fractions.

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