Definitions
- Describing the relationship between two or more quantities or parts of a whole. - Referring to the size or amount of something in relation to another thing or the whole. - Talking about the distribution or allocation of resources, time, or effort.
- Describing a part of a whole that is less than the whole. - Referring to a numerical representation of a part of a whole. - Talking about a ratio of one quantity to another expressed in terms of division.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve parts of a whole.
- 2Both can be represented numerically.
- 3Both can be used to describe relationships between quantities.
What is the difference?
- 1Definition: Proportion refers to the relationship between two or more quantities, while fraction refers to a part of a whole.
- 2Representation: Proportion does not necessarily have a numerical representation, while fraction always has a numerical representation.
- 3Size: Proportion can refer to any size relationship, while fraction specifically refers to a part that is less than the whole.
- 4Usage: Proportion is more commonly used in contexts such as statistics, design, and art, while fraction is more commonly used in mathematics and science.
- 5Connotation: Proportion can imply balance and harmony, while fraction can imply incompleteness or insufficiency.
Remember this!
Proportion and fraction both describe parts of a whole, but they differ in their definition, representation, size, usage, and connotation. Proportion refers to the relationship between two or more quantities, while fraction refers to a part that is less than the whole and always has a numerical representation. Proportion can imply balance and harmony, while fraction can imply incompleteness or insufficiency.
