simple fraction

American

noun

a ratio of two integers.

simple fraction British

noun

Also called: common fraction. vulgar fraction. a fraction in which the numerator and denominator are both integers expressed as a ratio rather than a decimal

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simple fraction Scientific

/ sĭm′pəl /

A fraction in which both the numerator and denominator are whole numbers, such as 5/7.

Etymology

Origin of simple fraction

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

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Titan's slightly elongated orbit can disturb inner moons when their orbital periods become simple fractions of Titan's.

From Science Daily

But irrational constants such as π and √2—numbers that cannot be reduced to a simple fraction—frequently crop up in science and engineering.

From Scientific American

They both mistakenly treat DNA as a matter of simple fractions.

From New York Times

In maths, they must be are able to multiply and divide whole numbers and use simple fractions and percentages, among other things.

From BBC

In maths, they are able to multiply and divide whole numbers by 10 or 100 and use simple fractions and percentages, among other things.

From BBC

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