Question

Which of the fraction is a proper fraction?

• A. $\frac{2}{5}$
• B. $\frac{5}{2}$
• C. $\frac{5}{4}$
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A $\frac{2}{5}$

The fraction whose numerator is less than the denominator is called a proper fraction.

$\underset{–}{\text{A fraction}\frac{2}{5}}$:
5 fragements required to make a whole where two pieces of that whole is represented as $\frac{2}{5}$.
$\frac{2}{5}$ : Numerator < DenominatorHence, it is a Proper Fraction.

$\underset{–}{\text{A fraction}\frac{5}{2}}$:

$\frac{5}{2}$ represents that there are 5 halves.
$\frac{5}{2}$ : Numerator >Denominator
Hence, it is not a Proper Fraction.

$\underset{–}{\text{A fraction}\frac{5}{4}}$:

$\frac{5}{4}$ represents that there are 5 Quarters.


$\frac{5}{4}$ : Numerator >DenominatorHence, it is not a Proper Fraction.