simple fraction

noun

a ratio of two integers.

Origin of simple fraction

First recorded in 1585–95

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British Dictionary definitions for simple fraction

simple fraction

noun

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

Scientific definitions for simple fraction

simple fraction
[ sĭm′pəl ]

A fraction in which both the numerator and denominator are whole numbers, such as 57.