fraction vs ratio

fraction

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

  • A component of a mixture, separated by fractionation. 

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

  • A small amount. 

  • In a eucharistic service, the breaking of the host. 

verb
  • To divide or break into fractions. 

ratio

noun
  • A number representing a comparison between two named things. 

  • 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. 

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

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

verb
  • 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. 

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