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a fraction in which the numerator is less than the denominator
(Smaller number on top)
2/3 |
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fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator
(number on top is bigger)
11/5 |
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a whole number and a proper fraction
2 1/2 |
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| ANY number that can be represented by a/b where a and b are integers and b is NOT = 0 |
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| Fundamental Law of Fractions |
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the value of a fraction does not change if its numerator and its denominator are multiplied by the same number.
(If you do the same thing to the bottom that you do to the top) |
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the reciprocal of any non-zero number "x" is 1/x
(you flip it)
2/3=3/2 |
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