Mathematics
State whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F):
(i) Two fractions with same numerator are called like fractions.
(ii) A fraction in which the numerator is greater than its denominator is called an improper fraction.
(iii) Every improper fraction can be converted into a mixed fraction.
(iv) Every fraction can be represented by a point on a number line.
(v) In two unlike fractions with same numerator, the fraction having greater denominator is greater.
(vi) and are like fractions.
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Answer
(i) False.
Reason: Two fractions with same denominator are called like fractions, not same numerator.
(ii) True.
Reason: A fraction in which the numerator is greater than (or equal to) its denominator is called an improper fraction.
(iii) True.
Reason: Every improper fraction can be converted into a mixed fraction by dividing the numerator by the denominator.
(iv) True.
Reason: Every fraction has a unique position on the number line.
(v) False.
Reason: In two unlike fractions with same numerator, the fraction having smaller denominator is greater (not greater denominator).
(vi) False.
Reason: and have different denominators (2, 3, 4), so they are unlike fractions, not like fractions.
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