# vulgar fraction

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A fraction written in the form of one integer divided by another, non-zero, integer, e.g. ½.

## Etymology
Calque of New Latin fractiō vulgāris, from Latin vulgāris (“common”), originally in contrast to specialised forms such as “astronomical” (sexagesimal) fractions.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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