fractionalform
nounUK /ˈfrækʃənl fɔːm/
US /ˈfrækʃənl fɔːrm/
A fractional form is a way to write a number as part of a whole, like 1/2.
The teacher asked us to write one half in fractional form.
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2. A mathematical expression written as one number over another.
She changed 0.75 into fractional form as 3/4.
3. A way of showing a quantity as a part of a larger amount.
In the report, the share of students was given in fractional form.
4. A representation of a division that has not been worked out yet.
Instead of dividing, he left the answer in fractional form.