simple fraction

Integer over integer

A simple fraction expresses one whole number divided by another, written with a numerator above a line and denominator below: 3/4, 7/8, 22/7.

The term distinguishes these from decimal fractions or complex fractions (which have fractions in their numerators or denominators).

Also called a common fraction or vulgar fraction.

values

half

Equal portion of two

fifth · sixth · eighth · tenth · twelfth · sixteenth · two-thirds · three-quarters · one-fourth · one-third

components

numerator

Number being divided

vinculum · slash · whole number · integer · digit · mixed number

education

arithmetic

Mathematics of basic operations

word problem · worksheet · denominator · numerator

concepts

ratio

Comparative numerical relation

division · equal parts · partition · segment · irreducible · reducible · equivalent · unit · quantity · share

operations

reduce

Make smaller in degree

subtract · multiply · divide · convert · compare · order · rename · cancel · factor · reciprocal

Categories
Opposites
mathematical notation format

simple fractiondecimal fraction

Number with point separator

decimal · decimal number · percentage · percent · decimal notation

fraction complexity

simple fractioncomplex fraction

Fraction with fractional parts

mixed number · improper fraction

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G