fraction
Definitions
A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.
A small or tiny part, amount, or proportion of something.
The process of separating a substance into components, typically by distillation.
Examples
Only a small fraction of the students completed the extra credit assignment.
She managed to finish a large fraction of the project before the deadline.
The recipe calls for a fraction of a teaspoon of salt to balance the flavors.