SOLUTION: what is the difference between improper and proper fractions?

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Question 277778: what is the difference between improper and proper fractions?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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An improper fraction has the top number larger than the bottom number 13/4 is improper
3 1/4 is a mixed number part whole number and part fraction
13/4=3 1/4