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Chapter 12: Fractions — Online MCQ Test

Q: A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is _____ than the denominator.

Answer: B. less — In a proper fraction, the numerator is always less than the denominator, making the fraction less than 1.

Q: Which of the following is a proper fraction?

Answer: C. 3/8 — In 3/8, the numerator (3) is less than the denominator (8), making it a proper fraction.

Q: Convert the improper fraction 13/4 to a mixed number.

Answer: A. 3 1/4 — 13 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 1, so 13/4 = 3 1/4.

Q: Compare 3/4 and 5/8. Which is greater?

Answer: A. 3/4 — Converting to equivalent fractions: 3/4 = 6/8 and 5/8 = 5/8. Since 6/8 > 5/8, therefore 3/4 > 5/8.

Q: A student claims that 6/9 and 8/12 are NOT equivalent fractions. Evaluate this claim.

Answer: B. The claim is incorrect; both simplify to 2/3 — 6/9 = 2/3 (dividing by 3) and 8/12 = 2/3 (dividing by 4), so they are equivalent fractions.

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Chapter 12: Fractions — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is _____ than the denominator.

A. greater
B. less ✓
C. equal
D. double

Answer: B. less
In a proper fraction, the numerator is always less than the denominator, making the fraction less than 1.

Which of the following is a proper fraction?

A. 7/5
B. 9/4
C. 3/8 ✓
D. 5/2

Answer: C. 3/8
In 3/8, the numerator (3) is less than the denominator (8), making it a proper fraction.

Convert the improper fraction 13/4 to a mixed number.

A. 3 1/4 ✓
B. 2 5/4
C. 4 1/4
D. 3 1/3

Answer: A. 3 1/4
13 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 1, so 13/4 = 3 1/4.

Compare 3/4 and 5/8. Which is greater?

A. 3/4 ✓
B. 5/8
C. Both are equal
D. Cannot be determined

Answer: A. 3/4
Converting to equivalent fractions: 3/4 = 6/8 and 5/8 = 5/8. Since 6/8 > 5/8, therefore 3/4 > 5/8.

A student claims that 6/9 and 8/12 are NOT equivalent fractions. Evaluate this claim.

A. The claim is correct; they simplify to different values
B. The claim is incorrect; both simplify to 2/3 ✓
C. The claim is correct; 6/9 = 2/3 but 8/12 = 1/2
D. The claim is ambiguous without further context

Answer: B. The claim is incorrect; both simplify to 2/3
6/9 = 2/3 (dividing by 3) and 8/12 = 2/3 (dividing by 4), so they are equivalent fractions.

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