Difference between Proper Fraction and Improper Fraction
Proper Fraction and Improper Fraction – Difference
In this tutorial we learn difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction.
Proper Fraction | Improper Fraction |
A “Proper Fraction” is a fraction whose numerator is smaller than it’s denominator. | A “Improper Fraction” is a fraction whose numerator is equal to or greater than it’s denominator. |
Examples: 2/9, 3/7 and 1/8 are a proper fractions. | Examples: 7/6, 8/5 and 9/4 are a improper fractions. |
The value of a proper fraction is always less than 1. | The value of a improper fraction is always greater than or equal to1. |