Question

If $a$ and $b$ are natural numbers such that $a<b$, then $\frac{a}{b}$ is a/an fraction.

• A. proper
• B. improper
• C. mixed

Answer 1

The correct option is A proper

$\frac{a}{b}$ is called a proper fraction if the numerator $a$ is less than the denominator $b$. Given that $a<b$, then the $\frac{a}{b}$ is a proper fraction.