Definition of "fraction" []

• Mathematics An expression that indicates the quotient of two quantities, such as 1/3 . (noun)
• A disconnected piece; a fragment. (noun)
• A small part; a bit: moved a fraction of a step. (noun)
• A chemical component separated by fractionation. (noun)

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• "Loop if (y0 = y1) break if (fraction > = 0) x0+ = stepx, fraction - = dy y0+ = stepy, fraction+ = dx"
• "Loop if (x0 = x1) break if (fraction > y0+ = stepy, fraction - = dx x0+ = stepx, fraction+ = dy"
• "And in Sweden today the guard labor fraction is less than half that of the United States."