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Dictionary: Fraction
A fraction is a number of the form a/b, where a is the numerator and b is the denominator (b ≠ 0).
a/b = numerator / denominator
Fractions are used to represent parts of a whole. 3/4 means 3 parts out of 4 equal parts.
| Fraction | Decimal | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | 0.5 | 50% |
| 1/4 | 0.25 | 25% |
| 3/4 | 0.75 | 75% |
Numbers rule the universe.
— Pythagoras (570–495 BC)
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