A fraction shows a part of something whole. It uses two numbers, one on top and one on the bottom, to say how much is taken.
One half is a common fraction.
A quarter is one fraction of a pizza.
This meaning means a very small part or amount of something. It is used when talking about something that is only a little bit or less than usual.
He felt a fraction of pain.
Only a fraction of the people came.
In this meaning, a fraction is a smaller group inside a bigger group. They may have their own opinions or goals, especially in politics or teams.
The faction wanted new rules.
Different fractions disagree in the party.
This meaning means a small broken part from a larger object. It is a physical piece that has separated from the whole.
She held a fraction of glass.
A fraction of the rock fell down.
In chemistry, a fraction is a part of a mixture separated based on different properties. Scientists use this to study or use different parts of a mixture.
They collected the lighter fraction in science.
Distillation separates fractions of liquids.
As a verb, fraction means to break or cause a small crack in something, often a bone. It is a medical or technical use.
He fractioned his arm in fall.
Doctors fraction a bone carefully.
In printing, a fraction is a symbol used to write parts of numbers like ½ instead of 1/2. It helps keep text clear and neat.
The fraction symbol shows one-half.
Fonts include many fraction styles.
