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Why is a fraction less than one?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

Because the numerator is less than the denominator. It's basically a divison problem. 1/4=0.25 It may be easier if you look at the question reworded... Why is a decimal number lower than 1. less than 1.

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When you multiply a fraction less than one by another fraction less than one your answer is always less than either factor?

That is true.

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How you know which fraction is less than one whole?

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Why is the reciprocal of a fraction less than one always a fraction greater than one?

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