分数
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Mathematical term for a fraction, such as 1/2 or 3/4. Also used attributively with の, as in 分数の計算 (fraction calculation).
Adding fractions requires finding a common denominator.
Please answer this problem as a fraction.
Usage patterns
- 分数を約分するto reduce a fraction (to its simplest form)
When you reduce this fraction, it becomes 1/2.
- 分数を通分するto find a common denominator for fractions
You find a common denominator for the fractions before adding them.
- 分数の計算をするto do fraction calculations
I learned how to do fraction calculations in elementary school.
- 分数で表すto express (a number) as a fraction
Please express this ratio as a fraction.