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Miguel claims that the product of any fraction and 5858 will always be less than 5858. Complete the sentences below about Miguel's claim.

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5858 multiplied by any proper fraction would be less than 5858 but if it were an improper fraction (e.g. 3/2) it would be bigger. Also if the fraction had the same numerator as denominator 5858 would remain unchanged.

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