Understanding Proper and Improper Fractions

The video tutorial reviews proper and improper fractions, explaining how to identify them based on the relationship between the numerator and denominator. It covers both positive and negative numbers, emphasizing the use of absolute values when necessary. An example problem is provided to illustrate the concept of improper fractions.

What type of fraction is 15/8?

• Proper fraction

• Improper fraction

• Mixed number

• Decimal

Which of the following is a characteristic of a proper fraction?

• Numerator is a negative number

• Numerator is less than the denominator

• Numerator is greater than the denominator

• Numerator is equal to the denominator

How can you identify an improper fraction?

• Numerator is a decimal

• Numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator

• Numerator is a whole number

• Numerator is less than the denominator

When dealing with negative numbers, how do you determine if a fraction is proper?

• Absolute value of numerator is less than absolute value of denominator

• Denominator is negative

• Absolute value of numerator is greater than absolute value of denominator

• Numerator is negative

What is the absolute value used for in fractions?

• To find the reciprocal of fractions

• To simplify fractions

• To compare fractions with negative numbers

• To convert fractions to decimals

In the example 15/8, why is it considered an improper fraction?

• 15 is greater than 8

• 15 is equal to 8

• 15 is less than 8

• 15 is a negative number

What is the significance of the numerator being greater than the denominator?

• It indicates a proper fraction

• It indicates a mixed number

• It indicates an improper fraction

• It indicates a decimal