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For Exercises 33–38, label the fraction as proper or improper. $$\frac{7}{8}$$

   For Exercises 33–38, label the fraction as proper or improper.
$$\frac{7}{8}$$

Prealgebra

Julie Miller, Molly… 1st Edition

Chapter 4, Problem 33

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07/26/2020

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator (the top number) is less than the denominator (the bottom number). An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator. Show more…

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For Exercises 33–38, label the fraction as proper or improper. $$\frac{7}{8}$$

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Fraction

A fraction is a mathematical expression representing a part of a whole, composed of a numerator (the top number) and a denominator (the bottom number), which indicates into how many equal parts the whole is divided.

Proper Fraction

A proper fraction is one in which the numerator is less than the denominator. This condition signifies that the fraction represents a value smaller than one, emphasizing its role in depicting parts of a whole.

Improper Fraction

An improper fraction is defined by a numerator that is greater than or equal to the denominator, which means the fraction represents a value that is equal to or greater than one. This type of fraction can sometimes be converted into a mixed number for further interpretation.

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