Quotient

n.	1.
	1.	(Arith.) The number resulting from the division of one number by another, and showing how often a less number is contained in a greater; thus, the quotient of twelve divided by four is three.
	2.	(Higher Alg.) The result of any process inverse to multiplication. See the Note under Multiplication.

Noun	1.	quotient - the ratio of two quantities to be divided
	2.	quotient - the number obtained by division

quotient - The number obtained by dividing one number (the "numerator") by another (the "denominator"). If both numbers are rational then the result will also be rational.

proportion, proportionality, ratio