fraction

• Sustantivo que designa una cantidad numérica que no es un número entero, que representa una parte de un todo, o bien una pequeña porción o proporción de algo.

A noun referring to a small part or portion of a whole, or a numerical quantity expressed as a quotient of two numbers.

1. Mathematical partA2formal

   A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.

   Fracción matemática

   • She learned how to add fractions in math class.
   • One half is a simple fraction.
   • The recipe calls for a fraction of a cup of sugar.

2. Small part or portionB1formal

   A very small part or amount of something.

   Fracción, parte pequeña

   • Only a fraction of the population voted in the election.
   • He spent a fraction of his salary on entertainment.
   • The cost is just a fraction of what we expected.

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