Question

Which of the following statement are false?

A) 5/9 can be shown as equivalent to an improper fraction.

B) 8/2 can be simplified as a whole number.

C) 1 1/3 can be shown as equivalent to an improper fraction.

D) 6/7 can be shown as equivalent to a proper fraction.

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

Because 5/9 is an example of a proper fraction. In order to be an improper fraction, the numerator needs to be larger than the denominator. 8/2 can be simplified as 4 and 4 is a whole number. 11/3=3 2/3 is an example of improper fraction. 6/7, again, this is another example of a proper fraction.