In a proper fraction, the numerator is ________ the denominator.a)Less...
In a proper fraction, the numerator is always less than the denominator.
Examples of proper fractions include:
1/2, 9/13 and 1/1001.
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In a proper fraction, the numerator is ________ the denominator.a)Less...
In a proper fraction, the numerator is always less than the denominator. Examples of proper fractions include 1/2, 9/13 and 1/1001.
In a proper fraction, the numerator is ________ the denominator.a)Less...
Numerator and Denominator in a Proper Fraction
A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator. Let's understand this concept in detail.
Understanding Numerator and Denominator
- Numerator: The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It represents the number of equal parts we have.
- Denominator: The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction. It represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.
Proper Fraction Definition
- A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is always less than the denominator.
Example:
Let's take an example to understand this concept further.
- Consider the fraction 3/5.
- Here, the numerator is 3, and the denominator is 5.
- Since the numerator (3) is less than the denominator (5), this fraction is a proper fraction.
Visualization of Proper Fraction
One way to visualize a proper fraction is by representing it using a visual model like a fraction bar or a circle divided into parts.
Fraction Bar:
- In a fraction bar, the numerator is represented above the line, and the denominator is represented below the line.
- If the numerator is smaller than the denominator, it means that the shaded or colored part of the fraction is smaller than the whole.
Circle Model:
- In a circle model, the numerator represents the number of equal parts shaded or colored, and the denominator represents the total number of equal parts in the whole circle.
- When the numerator is smaller than the denominator, it means that the shaded or colored part is less than the whole circle.
Summary:
In a proper fraction, the numerator is always less than the denominator. This can be understood by visualizing the fraction using a fraction bar or a circle model.