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A proper fraction is a fraction whose numerator is less than its denominator, meaning its value is less than 1. An improper fraction is one whose numerator is greater than its denominator, meaning its value is more than 1. An improper fraction can always be written as a mixed number ... an integer plus a proper fraction.
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What is the difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?
In an improper fraction the absolute value of the numerator (the top) is bigger than the absolute value of the denominator. An improper fraction is also called a top-heavy fraction.
How can you tell the difference between an improper fraction and a mixed number?
A mixed number is a combination of an integer and a proper fraction.
What is the difference of proper fractions to improper fraction?
In a proper fraction the absolute value of the numerator (top) is less than the denominator (bottom). In an improper fraction it is not.
What is the improper fraction for 4 9th's?
4/9 is a proper fraction and there is not an improper version.4/9 is a proper fraction and there is not an improper version.4/9 is a proper fraction and there is not an improper version.4/9 is a proper fraction and there is not an improper version.
What is greater a proper fraction or an improper fraction?
Improper fraction is greater than a proper fraction.
