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7/10 is not an improper fraction as the numerator is smaller than the denominator. An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is larger than the denominator, such as 10/7.
The numerator and denominator in both types of fractions are integers. In a proper fraction the numerator is smaller than the denominator while in an improper fraction the numerator is larger.
A fraction is a mathematical expression representing a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator and a denominator. When the numerator is smaller than the denominator, the fraction is considered a proper fraction. In a proper fraction, the value of the fraction is less than 1, indicating that the part being represented is smaller than the whole.