COMPOUND FRACTION Meaning and
Definition
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A compound fraction is a type of fraction that consists of two or more fractions combined together. It is formed by having a whole number and a fractional part separated by the word "and" or by a mixed number.
In a compound fraction, the whole number represents a complete unit, while the fractional part represents a portion of that unit. For example, in the compound fraction 3 and ½, the whole number 3 represents three complete units, and the fraction ½ represents half of a unit.
Compound fractions are often used to express mixed numbers, which are numbers that include both a whole number and a non-zero fraction. They are commonly employed in everyday situations such as measurements, cooking recipes, and time calculations.
To calculate with compound fractions, it is necessary to convert them into improper fractions or decimal forms to perform mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. The process involves multiplying the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part and adding the numerator to obtain the numerator of the improper fraction. The denominator of the improper fraction is simply the same as the denominator of the fractional part.
In conclusion, a compound fraction is a combination of a whole number and a fractional part, typically expressed with the word "and" or as a mixed number. It allows for the representation of both a whole unit and a fraction of that unit.
Common Misspellings for COMPOUND FRACTION
- xompound fraction
- vompound fraction
- fompound fraction
- dompound fraction
- cimpound fraction
- ckmpound fraction
- clmpound fraction
- cpmpound fraction
- c0mpound fraction
- c9mpound fraction
- conpound fraction
- cokpound fraction
- cojpound fraction
- comoound fraction
- comlound fraction
- com-ound fraction
- com0ound fraction
- compiund fraction
- compkund fraction
Etymology of COMPOUND FRACTION
The word "compound" in the term "compound fraction" comes from the Latin word "componere", which means "to put together" or "to place together". In mathematics, a compound fraction is formed by dividing one fraction by another fraction or by dividing a whole number by a fraction. The term "fraction" originates from the Latin word "fractus", meaning "broken" or "fractured", as it represents a part of a whole. Therefore, "compound fraction" refers to a fraction that is formed by combining or putting together smaller fractions or parts.
Similar spelling words for COMPOUND FRACTION
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