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Why do we
call fractions
such as 8/6
improper.
Please help

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User BlueSpud
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Answer:

Because the numerator cannot be higher than the denominator

Explanation:

8/6 would be counted as incorrect bc the numerator (8) cannot be higher than the denominator (6). so it would be written as 1 2/6

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User James McCabe
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