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expain fractional numbers


A fraction is the ratio of two whole numbers, or to put it simply, one whole number divided by another whole number. We write a fraction like this:
3/4

The top part of the fraction is called the numerator and is also referred to as the dividend of the fraction. The bottom part is called the denominator and is also referred to as the divisor of the fraction.

Normally the numerator (top of fraction) is smaller than the denominator (bottom of fraction) in which case the fraction is called a 'Proper Fraction'.  If the numerator (top) is equal to or larger than the denominator (bottom) then the fraction is called an 'Improper Fraction'.


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