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A mixed number is a mixed fraction of the form ab/c where a, b and c are positive integers with b < c.

Such a fraction is equivalent to (ac + b)/c and, since a > 0, then ac + b > c. Thus the numerator of the fraction in this form is greater than the denominator. A fraction in this form is called improper, top-heavy or vulgar.

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