A fraction typeset as one glyph. For example, ½ rather than 1/2.

(arithmetic) A proper or improper fraction the denominator of which is a power of ten and the decimal representation of which is a terminating decimal number.

plural of decimal fraction

(mathematics) Any of several fractions to the sum of which a single fraction is equal.

(physics, chemistry) An apparatus for the separation of the volatile components of a liquid by means of fractional distillation, sometimes accompanied by selective adsorption

plural of Egyptian fraction

plural of partial fraction

(mathematics, arithmetic) Any fraction in which either or both of the numerator or denominator are themselves fractions.

plural of continued fraction

(mathematics, arithmetic) A fraction in which both the numerator and the denominator consist of whole numbers.