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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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How you know which fraction is less than one whole?
If the numerator is less than the denominator, the fraction is less than one. For example, 5/7 is less than one. If the numerator is greater than the denominator, the fraction is greater than one. For example, 10/7 is more than one.
What do you call fraction less than one?
A proper fraction, ie: the numerator is smaller than the denominator so it is less than one.
Is the product of a fraction less than one?
product of a fraction less than 1 and a whole number greater than or less than the whole Number
Is a fraction less than one?
yes
What is a proper fraction less than?
One.
What term a fraction that is less than one?
This is sometimes called a "proper fraction".
What is 3over8 as a mixed number?
You can't convert a proper fraction to an improper or mixed fraction - it just doesn't make sense. By definition, a proper fraction is one that is less than one; a mixed fraction - as well as an improper fraction - is less than or equal to one.
Is the product of a fraction that is less than one and a whole number greater than or less than the whole number?
less than
Is the product of a fraction less than one and a whole number greater than or less than the whole number?
less than
How can you tell if a fraction is less than one half?
The numerator is less than half of the denominator.
What kind of fraction has a value less than 1?
1/2 is less than one.
Is it possible to have a fraction for your slope?
Yes, the slope can be a fraction; and can be less than one or negative.
