- plural of fraction.
fractions
Example Sentences
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Earlier experiments could continue for only fractions of a second because longer operation would cause the combustion chambers to melt.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
Another five publications followed, including a 2025 textbook on continued fractions published by Springer.
From Slate ● May 2, 2026
Crypto proponents say tokenized stocks can be a game-changer, offering 24/7 trading and the chance to own fractions of shares that might come with eye-watering prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 9, 2026
Markets are about to enter March, and yet only twice — by small fractions — has the S&P 500 closed outside its tight 6,800-to-7,000 range in 2026.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 27, 2026
Elementary schools by and large do manage to teach the basic algorithms for multiplication and division, addition and subtraction, as well as methods for handling fractions, decimals, and percentages.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
