Question

Give a proper fraction whose denominator and denominator add up to 10

Answer 1

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Answer:

1/9, 2/8, 3/7, 4/6

Explanation:

The fraction will be proper when the numerator is less than the denominator. That means numerators can be less than 10/2 = 5. The fractions that satisfy the requirement are ...

1/9, 2/8, 3/7, 4/6

Those with even numerators can be reduced. So the reduced fractions are ...

1/9, 3/7