Given: The fractions below
[tex]\begin{gathered} a)\frac{14}{15} \\ b)\frac{30}{20} \end{gathered}[/tex]To Determine: Which of the given fraction is a proper fraction and which is an improper fraction
Solution:
Step 1: Define a proper fraction
A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is smaller than the denominator. e.g 2/3
Note; In a fraction the upper number is the numerator and the below number is denominator
Step 2: Define an improper fraction
An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator
Step 3: Compare the fraction given
(a) 14/15.
It can be observed that 14 is smaller than 15. Hence, the fraction (14/15) is a proper fraction
(b)30/20
It can be observed that 30 is greater than 20. Hence, the fraction (30/20) is an improper fraction
