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Types of Fractions - Concept of Proper and Improper Fractions

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  • Definition: Proper Fraction
  • Definition: Improper Fraction
  • Key Points Summary
CISCE: Class 6

Definition: Proper Fraction

In a proper fraction, the numerator is less than the denominator.
i.e., numerator < denominator.

Example:

`3/4, 1/2, 9/10, 5/8` are examples of a proper fraction.

CISCE: Class 6

Definition: Improper Fraction

A fraction is called an improper fraction when the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

i.e., numerator > denominator.

Example:

`3/2, 12/7, 18/5` are all examples of improper fractions

CISCE: Class 6

Key Points Summary

Proper Fraction Improper Fraction
Numerator less than denominator (<) Numerator equal to or greater than denominator (≥)
Value is less than 1 Value is 1 or more
Example: `3/5` Example: `5/3`

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