Question

Out of these which are proper fractional numbers?

• A. $\frac{3}{2}$
• B. $\frac{2}{5}$
• C. $\frac{1}{7}$
• D. $\frac{8}{3}$

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B $\frac{2}{5}$
C $\frac{1}{7}$

Proper fractions are the one whose numerator is less than the denominator

In $\frac{3}{2}$ and $\frac{8}{3}$, the numerator is greater than the denominator

So, they are not proper fractions

Whereas in $\frac{2}{5}$ and $\frac{1}{7}$, the numerator is less than the denominator

Thus, they are proper fractions.

Hence, $\frac{2}{5}$ and $\frac{1}{7}$ are proper fractional numbers.