Difference Between Proper And Improper Fraction

A proper fraction is a fraction whose numerator is less than its denominator. For example, 1/3 and 3/4. an improper fraction is a type of fraction where the denominator is less than or equal to the nominator. For example, 7/2 and 8/5, are improper fractions.  In this article learn about proper and improper fractions with the example

What is a proper fraction?

A fraction in which the value of the numerator is always less than the value of the denominator is also said as a proper fraction.in other words, a proper fraction is a fraction whose numerator is less than its denominator.

For example:

5/7, 2/5, and 3/11 7/7are a proper fraction

What is an improper fraction?

An improper fraction is a type of fraction where the denominator is less than or equal to the nominator.

In other words, an improper fraction is a type of fraction where the value of the numerator is greater than or equal to the value of the denominator.

For example:

4/3, 5/2 and 7/3, 6/6 are an improper fraction

Difference between proper and improper fraction

Proper fraction	Improper fraction
A proper fraction is a fraction whose numerator is less than its denominator.	An improper fraction is a type of fraction where the denominator is less than or equal to the nominator.
For example,3/5,1/4	For example,7/6,5/3