Question

The fraction $\frac{5}{3}$ is ___ fraction.

[a proper / an improper]

Answer 1

If the numerator of the fraction is smaller than the denominator then it is said to be a proper fraction. Whereas if the numerator of the fraction is bigger than the denominator then it is said to be an improper fraction.

In $\frac{5}{3}$, the numerator $5$ is bigger than the denominator $3$. So, $\frac{5}{3}$ is an improper fraction.