Question

The number 5/3 can be best described as a(n) _____. proper fraction improper fraction mixed number

Answer 1

A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is smaller than your denominator. A improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator. A mixed number is a fraction mixed with a whole number.

Therefore your answer is the second option "improper fraction."

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Answer 2

Jonathanpalafox67,

In order to get your answer you must first know what each of the options are.

A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is smaller than your denominator. A improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator. A mixed number is a fraction mixed with a whole number.

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  `(5)/(3)`
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  `5 > 3`

Therefore your answer is the second option "improper fraction."

Hope this helps!