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Fractional coefficient — AQA GCSE Mathematics Definition | GradeGen

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Fractional coefficient

GCSE Mathematics · key term

Fractional coefficient

Definition

A coefficient written as a fraction, such as $\frac{3}{4}$ in $\frac{3}{4}x$ .

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AQA GCSE Mathematics · 8300

Specification A1 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

Revise: Algebraic Notation

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Exam tips

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Write fractional coefficients as fractions rather than decimals: use $\frac{1}{2}x$ , not .

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