Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Proper Fraction.
Proper Fraction - as a noun
A fraction with a numerator smaller than the denominator
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fraction13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator."
"In the fraction 2/3, 2 is the numerator and 3 is the denominator, making it a proper fraction."
"A fraction like 1/2 is considered a proper fraction because the numerator is smaller than the denominator."
"You can convert a proper fraction into a mixed number if needed."
"Examples of proper fractions include 3/4, 5/8, and 1/3."
