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Proper Fractions:a fraction in which the numerator is smaller than the denominator such as:6/9 or 4/7...improper fraction:a fraction in which the numerator is bigger than the denominator such as: 18/4 or 97/3. Improper fractions are normally used when converting fractions.

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A proper fraction is when its numerator is less than its denominator and an improper fraction or top heavy fraction is when its numerator is greater than its denominator.

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