vulgar fraction

Meaning

A fraction in the form of one integer divided by another, non-zero, integer.

Translations

nicht Null

fraction ordinaire

gewöhnlicher Bruch

gewone breuk

fraction d'entiers

Etymology

Calque of New Latin fractiō vulgāris, from Latin vulgāris (“common”), originally in contrast to specialised forms such as “astronomical” (sexagesimal) fractions.

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