Question

Sort the following fractions into proper, improper and mixed fractions.
$\frac{7}{4}$, 5$\frac{3}{5}$, $\frac{5}{9}$, $\frac{12}{4}$

Answer 1

Solution:
In the given fractions,
$\frac{7}{4}$ and $\frac{12}{4}$ are improper fractions because the numerator is greater than the denominator.


5$\frac{3}{5}$ is a mixed fraction because it is the combination of the whole number and proper fraction.

$\frac{5}{9}$ is the proper fraction because the numerator 5 is less than the denominator 9.