Fraction vs. Ratio — What's the Difference?

(Mathematics) An expression that indicates the quotient of two quantities, such as 1/3 .

In mathematics, a ratio indicates how many times one number contains another. For example, if there are eight oranges and six lemons in a bowl of fruit, then the ratio of oranges to lemons is eight to six (that is, 8∶6, which is equivalent to the ratio 4∶3).

A disconnected piece; a fragment.

The quantitative relation between two amounts showing the number of times one value contains or is contained within the other

A small part; a bit

Relation in degree or number between two similar things.

A chemical component separated by fractionation.

The relative value of silver and gold in a currency system that is bimetallic.

A part of a whole, especially a comparatively small part.

(Mathematics) A relationship between two quantities, normally expressed as the quotient of one divided by the other; for example, the ratio of 7 to 4 can be written 7:4 or 7/4. A ratio can often also be expressed as a decimal or percentage.

(arithmetic) A ratio of two numbers (numerator and denominator), usually written one above the other and separated by a horizontal bar called the vinculum or, alternatively, in sequence on the same line and separated by a solidus (diagonal bar).

A number representing a comparison between two named things.

(chemistry) A component of a mixture, separated by fractionation.

(arithmetic) The relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient).

(Christianity) In a eucharistic service, the breaking of the host.

(legal) ratio decidendi

A small amount.

(Internet) The number of comments to a post or other expression on social media relative to the number of likes; a high ratio suggests disagreement with the contents of the original post.

(archaic) The act of breaking, or state of being broken, especially by violence.

To respond to a post or message on social media in a greater number than the number of likes the post receives, especially to condemn or mock the original poster.

To divide or break into fractions.

Indicates disagreement with a post the user disagrees with or dislikes.

The act of breaking, or state of being broken, especially by violence.

The relation which one quantity or magnitude has to another of the same kind. It is expressed by the quotient of the division of the first by the second; thus, the ratio of 3 to 6 is expressed by

A portion; a fragment.

Hence, fixed relation of number, quantity, or degree; rate; proportion; as, the ratio of representation in Congress.

One or more aliquot parts of a unit or whole number; an expression for a definite portion of a unit or magnitude.

The relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient)

To separate by means of, or to subject to, fractional distillation or crystallization; to fractionate; - frequently used with out; as, to fraction out a certain grade of oil from pretroleum.

A component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process

A small part or item forming a piece of a whole

The quotient of two rational numbers

Perform a division;