Which statement describes an improper fraction according to the given definition?

Which statement describes an improper fraction according to the given definition?

• A. Numerator less than denominator
• B. Numerator greater than denominator
• C. Denominator greater than numerator
• D. Numerator equals denominator

Answer: (B)

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is larger than the denominator, so its value is at least 1. That’s why the statement describing an improper fraction is the one where the top number is bigger than the bottom number. For example, 7/3 or 9/4 are improper because the numerator exceeds the denominator. In contrast, a fraction with the numerator smaller than the denominator is a proper fraction, and a fraction with equal numerator and denominator equals 1; under this definition, that last case isn’t described as improper.

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is larger than the denominator, so its value is at least 1. That’s why the statement describing an improper fraction is the one where the top number is bigger than the bottom number. For example, 7/3 or 9/4 are improper because the numerator exceeds the denominator.

In contrast, a fraction with the numerator smaller than the denominator is a proper fraction, and a fraction with equal numerator and denominator equals 1; under this definition, that last case isn’t described as improper.