Question

multiple choice question
select the proper fraction.
$\frac{5}{3}$
$1\frac{2}{3}$
$\frac{1}{3}$
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Explanation:

Step1: Define proper fraction

A proper fraction has numerator < denominator.

Step2: Check each option

• $\frac{5}{3}$: $5>3$ (improper)
• $1\frac{2}{3}$: mixed number (not proper fraction)
• $\frac{1}{3}$: $1<3$ (proper)

Answer:

$\boldsymbol{\frac{1}{3}}$