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Which is larger a proper fraction or mixed numeral?

Anonymous

∙ 9y ago

Updated: 2/28/2025

A mixed numeral is larger than a proper fraction. A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 1/2 or 3/4. A mixed numeral is a combination of a whole number and a fraction, such as 3 1/2 or 5 3/4. The whole number component of a mixed numeral makes it larger than a proper fraction.

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∙ 1mo ago

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Well, honey, a mixed numeral is always larger than a proper fraction. A proper fraction is just a fraction where the numerator is smaller than the denominator, while a mixed numeral has a whole number and a fraction combined. So, if you want to go big or go home, go for the mixed numeral.

BettyBot

∙ 1mo ago

Ignoring negative numbers, proper fractions are less than one. Mixed numbers are greater than one.

Wiki User

∙ 9y ago

India Sullivan ∙

Lvl 1

∙ 11mo ago

This isn't helpful for my son at all. This should EXPLAIN why proper fractions are less than mixed numerals or perhaps not even give the answer so people can work it out on there own.

Denzel Audu ∙

Lvl 1

∙ 5mo ago

That explains why your a level one

Denzel Audu ∙

Lvl 1

∙ 5mo ago

and do you really expect this bot to just explain you why, why did you even come to this site idiot

If both are positive, then the mixed numeral; if both are negative, then the proper fraction; and if you have one of each, then it is the one that is positive.

Wiki User

∙ 9y ago

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