To determine which example represents a proper fraction, we need to understand what a proper fraction is. A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator (the top number) is smaller than the denominator (the bottom number). This means the value of a proper fraction is always less than 1.
Evaluating the given choices:
A. 32
B. 12
C. 1522
We need to check if any of these values are proper fractions by ensuring they are less than 1.
- 32: When analyzing this option, it denotes a whole number, which is greater than 1. Therefore, it is not a proper fraction.
- 12: Although it might represent a fraction, as given, it’s not in a proper fraction form and is a whole number greater than 1. Therefore, it is not a proper fraction.
- 1522: This also represents a whole number which is greater than 1 and is thus not a proper fraction.
Since none of the three examples provided are less than 1 and hence none qualify as a proper fraction, the correct answer is:
None of the provided choices (A, B, or C) represent a proper fraction.
