fraction meaning and definition

FRACTION noun

Definition of fraction (noun)

1. a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process
2. a small part or item forming a piece of a whole
3. the quotient of two rational numbers

FRACTION verb

Definition of fraction (verb)

1. perform a division
   • "Can you divide 49 by seven?"
   • synonyms: divide
   • antonym: multiply