Chapter 2, Problem 1ECP

To determine

To identify: Whether the given fraction $\frac{3}{8}$ is proper, improper, or mixed fraction.

Answer to Problem 1ECP

The given fraction number $\frac{3}{8}$ is a proper fraction.

Explanation of Solution

Definition used:

Proper fraction:

“A proper fraction has a value less than 1. The proper fraction numerator is smaller than its denominator.”

Improper fraction:

“An improper fraction has a value equal to or greater than 1. The improper fraction numerator is equal to or greater than its denominator.”

Mixed numbers:

“A mixed number is the sum of whole number greater that zero and a proper fraction.”

Calculation:

Given that, the fraction number $\frac{3}{8}$.

Here, the numerator and denominator are 3 and 8, respectively.

Note that the numerator is smaller than the denominator. That is, $3<8$.

Also, the value of $\frac{3}{8}$ is 0.375 which is less than 1.

Hence, it is conclude that the given fraction number $\frac{3}{8}$ is a proper fraction.