Let’s go step by step to solve this problem.
We are asked to identify whether each fraction is a
proper fraction,
improper fraction, or
mixed number.
Here’s what each term means:
- A
proper fraction has a numerator (top number) that is smaller than the denominator (bottom number). Example: 2/5
- An
improper fraction has a numerator that is equal to or larger than the denominator. Example: 6/4 or 12/11
- A
mixed number has a whole number and a proper fraction together. Example: 3 5/8 or 5 8/9
Now let’s look at each one in Part A:
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Part A:
1) 2/5 → Numerator (2) < Denominator (5) →
Proper fraction
2) 12/11 → Numerator (12) > Denominator (11) →
Improper fraction
3) 6/4 → Numerator (6) > Denominator (4) →
Improper fraction
4) 3 5/8 → Has a whole number (3) and a fraction →
Mixed number
5) 5 8/9 → Has a whole number (5) and a fraction →
Mixed number
6) 1/7 → Numerator (1) < Denominator (7) →
Proper fraction
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Part B:
We need to check “Proper”, “Improper”, or “Mixed number” for each.
1) 3/10 → 3 < 10 →
Proper
2) 9/2 → 9 > 2 →
Improper
3) 4 1/6 → Whole number + fraction →
Mixed number
4) 7/3 → 7 > 3 →
Improper
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Final Answer:
Part A:
1) Proper fraction
2) Improper fraction
3) Improper fraction
4) Mixed number
5) Mixed number
6) Proper fraction
Part B:
1) Proper
2) Improper
3) Mixed number
4) Improper
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of fractions worksheet for grade 3.