Question

Identify the fraction as proper, improper and mixed fraction.

$5\frac{1}{6}$

Answer 1

Fraction:- A fraction in mathematics is a ratio like $\frac{m}{n}$, where m and n are whole numbers and n can not be equal to zero moreover m is numerator and n is denominator

Proper Fraction :- When in fraction numerator is less than the denominator the fraction is called proper fraction

Improper Fraction :- When in fraction numerator is grater than the denominator the fraction is called improper fraction

Mixed Fraction :- A mixed fraction is a kind of fraction that contains a whole number and a proper fraction part also.

Here, $5\frac{1}{6}$ we have $5$ is a whole number and $\frac{1}{6}$ is a fraction

Hence, the $5\frac{1}{6}$ is a mixed fraction