Question

Identify the fraction and its type represented by the shaded area in the following figure.

• A. $\frac{3}{7}$, Improper fraction
• B. $\frac{4}{7}$, Proper fraction
• C. $\frac{3}{7}$, Proper fraction
• D. $\frac{4}{7}$, Improper fraction

Answer 1

The correct option is C $\frac{3}{7}$, Proper fraction

In the given figure,
Total parts = 7
Shaded parts = 3
$\therefore$ Fraction = $\frac{3}{7}$

Now,
A fraction in which the denominator is greater than the numerator, is known as a proper fraction.

Hence, $\frac{3}{7}$ is a proper fraction.