but that improper fracction can be less than 1. is she correct ? Explain
2007-04-24 14:07:54 · 5 answers · asked by megatherion2003 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
no, b/c -1 1/4 is a mixed number and its less than one. and improper fractions can equal less than one. but this all depends if u guys are including negatives into this equation
2007-04-24 14:12:20 · answer #1 · answered by ~La Prieta~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sandra was correct. Mixed numbers cannot be less than one because they are the sum of a whole number and a proper fraction.
Example: 1 1/2.
However, Sandra was not correct when she said that an improper fraction can be less than one. An improper fraction is a fraction where the absolute value of the numerator is greater than or equal to the absolute value of the denominator.
Example: 3/2
2007-04-24 21:21:11 · answer #2 · answered by Jason T. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Improper fractions can not be less than 1 since the numerator is larger than the denominator.
2007-04-24 21:10:59 · answer #3 · answered by richardwptljc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3/6 is also considered improper.
2007-04-24 21:12:09 · answer #4 · answered by Roy E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you ask Sandra?
2007-04-24 21:11:15 · answer #5 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋