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if i am understanding the question right you mean "is a fraction always smaller than a whole number?" the answer is no. for example is twelve thirds(12/3) smaller than 3? no because twelve thirds is actually 4 and 4 is greater than 3.

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When you divide a fraction by a whole number is the answer larger or smaller than the fraction?

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Is a mixed fraction bigger than a regular fraction?

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