alleryAn Egyptian fraction is a sum of what?
ADistinct unit fractions
BEqual improper fractions
CNegative decimals
DAny proper fractions
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Distinct unit fractions
1. A unit fraction has numerator 1, such as 1/2 or 1/3.
2. An Egyptian fraction adds distinct unit fractions.
3. Improper fractions, negative decimals or arbitrary proper fractions do not define it.
_Source: Wikipedia, Fraction, section Egyptian fraction_
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