fraction

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/ˈfrækʃən/ · frac-tion

A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.

Meanings

nounformal

A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.

ایک عددی مقدار جو مکمل عدد نہیں ہے، جو کسی پورے کا حصہ ظاہر کرتی ہے۔

کسر

kasr

Synonyms

portionpartsegmentحصہٹکڑاجز

Antonyms

wholeentiretyمکملپوری

Common Collocations

  • fraction of a whole
  • decimal fraction
  • simple fraction

Example Sentences

A fraction can represent half of a pizza.

ایک کسر پیزا کا آدھا حصہ ظاہر کر سکتی ہے۔

Aik kasr pizza ka aadha hissa zahir kar sakti hai.

In math, we learn to add and subtract fractions.

ریاضی میں، ہم کسر جوڑنا اور گھٹانا سیکھتے ہیں۔

Riyazi mein, hum kasr jorna aur ghataana seekhte hain.

The teacher explained how to convert improper fractions to mixed numbers.

استاد نے بتایا کہ ناقص کسر کو مخلوط اعداد میں کیسے تبدیل کیا جائے۔

Ustaad ne bataya ke naqis kasr ko makhloot adad mein kaise tabdeel kiya jaye.

Easily Confused With

segment:A segment refers to a portion of a line or shape, whereas a fraction refers specifically to parts of a whole number.

Word Family

fractional
adjectiveکسر دار
fracture
nounشکست
fractious
adjectiveبدمزاج

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a fraction as a 'broken' number, like a pie that has been cut into pieces.

Visualize a pizza being sliced into various portions.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "fractio" — a breaking, a breaking up

First known use: 14th century

The term derives from the Latin 'fractio', which means 'a breaking'. It has been used in mathematical contexts since the late 14th century.