Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
simple-fraction
noun
/ˈsɪmpl ˈfrækʃən/
Definition
A simple fraction is a ratio of two integers where the numerator and denominator are whole numbers, and the denominator is not zero.
Examples
- In the fraction 1/2, 1 is the numerator and 2 is the denominator.
- Simple fractions can be easily added or subtracted if they have the same denominator.
- Many recipes use simple fractions to measure ingredients.
Meaning
It represents a part of a whole and is written in the form a/b, where ‘a’ is the numerator and ‘b’ is the denominator.
Synonyms
- Common fraction
- Proper fraction
