alleryWhen is a positive common fraction called proper?
ADenominator is an even number
BNumerator equals denominator
CNumerator is greater than denominator
DNumerator is less than denominator
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Numerator is less than denominator
1. Compare the top and bottom numbers of a positive fraction.
2. It is proper if the numerator is less than the denominator, so its value is below 1.
3. Equal or larger numerators make it improper; parity of the denominator is irrelevant.
_Source: Wikipedia, Fraction, section Proper and improper fractions_
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