If a and b are natural numbers such that a < b, then ab is a/an fraction.
A
proper
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B
improper
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C
mixed
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Solution
The correct option is A proper ab is called a proper fraction if the numerator (a) is less than the denominator (b). Since it is given in the question that a < b, ab is a proper fraction.