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proper fraction

noun

Definition of PROPER FRACTION

:  a fraction in which the numerator is less or of lower degree than the denominator
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First Known Use of PROPER FRACTION

1674
PROPER FRACTION Defined for Kids

proper fraction

noun

Definition of PROPER FRACTION for Kids

:  a fraction in which the numerator is smaller than the denominator

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