To identify: Whether the given fraction
Answer to Problem 1ECP
The given fraction number
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
Here, the numerator and denominator are 3 and 8, respectively.
Note that the numerator is smaller than the denominator. That is,
Also, the value of
Hence, it is conclude that the given fraction number
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