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What is a fraction that is less than one?

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2016-02-14 12:38:19

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A proper fraction is defined as a fraction that is less than one.

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2015-03-09 22:41:02

It is any fraction in which the denominator is positive and the numerator is less than the denominator. For example, -5/2 is a fraction that is less than 1.

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