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proper fraction
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proper fraction
n.
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
n
(Mathematics) a fraction in which the numerator has a lower absolute value than the denominator, as ½ or x/(3 + x2)
proper fraction  (prpr)
A fraction in which the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 1/2 . Compare improper fraction.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.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
Translations
proper fraction
n → echter Bruch
proper fraction n (Math) → frazione f propria
proper fraction n (Math) → frazione f propria


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