Which one of the following examples represents a proper fraction? A. 12⁄9 B. 3⁄2 C. 15⁄22 D. 8⁄8

1 Answer
Jun 14, 2018

#15/22toC#

Explanation:

#"a proper fraction is when the value on the numerator "#
#"(top) is less than the value on the denominator (bottom)"#

#15/22larrcolor(blue)"fits this description"#

#"fractions where the value on the numerator is greater"#
#"than the value on the denominator"#

#"are called "color(blue)"improper fractions"#

#12/9" and " 3/2larrcolor(blue)"fit this description"#

#"this type of fraction can be changed into a"#

#color(blue)"mixed number"#

#"a combination of a whole number and a fraction"#

#12/9=1 3/9=1 1/3=1+1/3#

#3/2=1 1/2=1+1/2#

#"a fraction where the value on the numerator is equal "#
#"to the value on the denominator is 1 whole number"#

#8/8=1larrcolor(blue)"fits this description"#