Proper and improper common fractions

 

 

 

 

 

1.  Depict by the model below the fractions:

            а)     b)        c) 

Try to classify them in groups.

 

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A common fraction whose numerator is smaller than its denominator is called  proper.

For instance the common fractions from  а) are proper.
 

A common fraction whose numerator is bigger than or equal to its denominator is called  improper.

For instance the common fractions from b) и c) are improper.

 

2.  Write down: а) the proper fractions with a denominator 5;  

                                   b) the improper fractions with a numerator 7.

Verify your answer with the model.