alleryStart learning →A fraction whose top number is smaller than its bottom number is called a:
Aproper fraction
Bimproper fraction
Cmixed number
Dwhole number
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. proper fraction
When the numerator is less than the denominator the fraction is less than 1, which makes it proper.
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