an irrational number
fractions are ratios of integers; if its irrational, it can't be written as a ratio of two integers
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A rational number
When the numerator is greater than the denominator for example 10/3 is improper. The 10/3 should be written in a whole number with a fraction. 10/3 = 3(1/3) 3(1/3) is a whole number with a fraction. Then it is called a mixed fraction or a mixed number.
The numerator is the top number in the fraction and the bottom number is called the denominator.
A rational number
False. an irrational number can not be written as a fraction. In fact, that is the definition of an irrational number.