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In a fraction, the numerator is the number on top, whereas the denominator is the number on the bottom. For the fraction 1/2, the numerator is "1", while the denominator is "2".

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True or false an improper fraction is a number made up of an integer and a fraction?

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How can you tell if a fraction is less than equal to or less than one?

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

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