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fraction in Spanish

fraction in Spanish is fracción, quebrado — fraction means a part of a whole, especially a small one.

fraction in Spanish

fracción
noun
A part of a whole, especially a comparatively small part.
fracción
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).
quebrado
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."

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "fraction" in Spanish?

"fraction" in Spanish is fracción, quebrado. 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 Spanish, "fraction" is fracción, quebrado.

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

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "fraction": fracción, quebrado.

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