fraction bar

Separates top, bottom

A fraction bar is the horizontal line separating the numerator from the denominator in a written fraction.

It represents division—the numerator divided by the denominator.

In the fraction ¾, the bar indicates 3 divided by 4.

Also called a vinculum or division bar.

notation

numerator

Number being divided

slash · solidus · mathematical notation · typesetting · LaTeX · expression · formula · equation

ratio

proportion

Comparative relation of parts

equivalence · equivalent fractions · simplify · common denominator · cross-multiply · reduce · percentage · reciprocal

division

dividend

Corporate profit share

divide · calculation · long division · arithmetic operation · partitive · sharing · grouping · split evenly · distribute

parts

halves

Equal portions of whole

sixths · eighths · tenths · twelfths · sixteenths · hundredths · segments · portions · slices · pieces

Categories
Opposites
mathematical operation symbol

fraction barplus sign

Mathematical addition indicator

multiplication sign · equals sign · minus sign · times sign · radical sign

notational form for division

fraction bardivision sign

Mathematical separation symbol

solidus · slash

Family

fracture, fraction, fractured, fractious, fractional, infraction, fractures, fracturing, fractal

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G