a fraction in which the numerator and denominator are both integers expressed as a ratio rather than a decimal
Also called: common fraction, vulgar fraction
simple fraction in American English
common fraction
simple fraction in American English
noun
a ratio of two integers
Word origin
[1585–95]This word is first recorded in the period 1585–95. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: corridor, naturalize, parallax, switch, titular
Examples of 'simple fraction' in a sentence
simple fraction
After a few months, they were adding and manipulating simple fractions.
Globe and Mail (2003)
In maths, pupils will begin learning simple fractions in their first year.