(algebra, ring theory) Given an integral domain R and its field of fractions K = Frac(R), an R-submodule I of K such that for some nonzero r∈R, rI ⊆ R.

plural of fractional calculus

(cardiology) The proportion of blood ejected out of the left ventricle with each heartbeat.

(mathematics) Synonym of mixed number

(grammar) A word that expresses one or more of a specific number of parts of a whole. / (arithmetic) A fraction, such as 1/2 or 3/5.

(finance, chiefly banking) A method of banking whereby the bank holds reserves that are only a fraction of its deposit liabilities.

improper fraction

(mathematics) A generalized continued fraction.

(mathematics) A simple continued fraction.

(mathematics) A continued fraction with a sequence of numerators and denominators that repeat indefinitely