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fraction in Dutch

fraction in Dutch is fractie, breuk — fraction means a part of a whole, especially a small one.

fraction in Dutch

fractie
noun
A part of a whole, especially a comparatively small part.
breuk
noun
A part of a whole, especially a comparatively small part.
breuk
noun
(arithmetic) A ratio of two numbers (numerator and denominator), usually written one above the other and separated by a horizontal bar called the vinculum or, alternatively, in sequence on the same line and separated by a solidus (diagonal bar).

What does "fraction" mean?

  1. noun A part of a whole, especially a small one.
    "Only a fraction of the applicants were interviewed."
  2. noun In math, a number written as one number over another, like 3/4, showing a part of a whole.
    "The recipe calls for a fraction like 1/2 cup of sugar."
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fraction in a sentence

  • Only a fraction of the applicants were interviewed.
  • She finished the race in a fraction of the time she expected.
  • The recipe calls for a fraction like 1/2 cup of sugar.
  • Students learn to add fractions with different denominators.

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What is "fraction" in Dutch?

"fraction" in Dutch is fractie, breuk. fraction means: A part of a whole, especially a small one.

How do you use "fraction" in a sentence?

Example: "Only a fraction of the applicants were interviewed." In Dutch, "fraction" is fractie, breuk.

Are there other ways to say "fraction" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "fraction": fractie, breuk.

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