Question

1. Which is the best definition of a proper fraction?

a.A fraction whose numerator is greater than or equal to its denominator.
b.A fraction whose numerator is larger than the denominator.
c.A fraction whose numerator is smaller than the denominator.
d.A fraction whose numerator is equal to its denominator

Answer 1

C. A Fraction whose Numerator is smaller than the denominator

Explanation:

A proper fraction is a fraction whose numerator is smaller than its denominator.

An improper fraction is a fraction whose numerator is equal to or greater than its denominator.

Example:

3/4, 2/11, and 7/19 are proper fractions, while 5/2, 8/5, and 12/11 are improper fractions.