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Proper and Improper Fractions
A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator (the top number) is less than the denominator (the bottom number).
For example: Consider the fraction.
| 7 |
| 8 |
Notice that numerator is less than the denominator.
| So, |
|
is a proper fraction. |
An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator (the top number) is greater than or equal to the denominator (the bottom number).
For example: Consider the fraction.
| 5 |
| 4 |
Notice that numerator is greater than the denominator.
| So, |
|
is an improper fraction. |
