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∙ 2016-06-19 01:16:42A positive fraction that is less than one is known as a proper fraction. In a proper fraction, the denominator is greater than the numerator. A reciprocal fraction would have a numerator greater than the denominator. Such a fraction is known as an improper fraction. Improper fractions are greater than one.
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∙ 2016-06-18 18:23:44The assertion is not true. For example, the fraction -1/2 is less than 1 but its reciprocal, -2, is not greater than 1. It is only true for POSITIVE fractions which are less than 1.
When a number is a fraction, the reciprocal will always be greater than the original number. When the original number is a whole number, the reciprocal will be a fraction, which is less than a whole number.
The above statement is not true!-3/4 is a fraction which is less than 1. Its reciprocal is -4/3 which is also less than 1, NOT greater.
Its reciprocal is either less than 0 or greater than 1.
Fractions that are less than one are known as proper fractions. Their denominators are greater than their numerators. Their reciprocals would have numerators greater than their denominators, making them improper. Improper fractions are greater than one.
Proper fractions are less than one.. Their numerators re less than their denominators. Their reciprocals have numerators greater than their denominators, making them improper. Improper fractions are greater than 1.
No. In fact, the reciprocal of 0 is not defined.
The above statement is not true!-3/4 is a fraction which is less than 1. Its reciprocal is -4/3 which is also less than 1, NOT greater.
7/9 is a PROPER fraction. However, its reciprocal '9/7' is an IMPROPER Fraction.
That is why it is called an improper fraction because a proper or a common fraction always has its numerator less than its denominator.
Yes
What is the question ? This is often referred to as an "improper" fraction. It can always be re-written as an integer (whole number) plus a proper fraction (a fraction less than one).
The reciprocal of any number greater than 3. For example 1/4, 1/5, 1/6 etc.