proper fraction

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proper fraction

1. A numerical fraction in which the numerator is less than the denominator.

2. A polynomial fraction in which the numerator is of a lower degree than the denominator.

proper fraction

(Mathematics) a fraction in which the numerator has a lower absolute value than the denominator, as ½ or x/(3 + x²)

proper fraction (pr

A fraction in which the numerator is less than the denominator, such as ¹/₂ . Compare improper fraction.

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Noun

proper fraction - a fraction with a numerator smaller than the denominator

fraction - the quotient of two rational numbers

decimal, decimal fraction - a proper fraction whose denominator is a power of 10

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proper fraction

n → echter Bruch

proper fraction n (Math) → frazione f propria

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