Question

The writing of a whole number and a proper fraction is an improper fraction?

Answer 1

False, that is a mixed number

Step-by-step explanation

A proper fraction is a fraction where the denominator is greater than the numerator. On the other hand, an improper fraction is a fraction where the denominator is less than the numerator.

If we put a whole number and a proper fraction together we don't get an improper fraction unless we add those two numbers. Instead we'd have a mixed number.

For example:

`3(3)/(5)\rightarrow\text{ mixed number}`

If we add the whole number and the proper fraction:

`3+(3)/(5)=(3\cdot5+3)/(5)=(15+3)/(5)=(18)/(5)`

We get an improper fraction.

Therefore, the given statement is false.