Introduction: Proper and Improper fractions MCQs With Answer is a focused practice set designed for B. Pharm students to master fraction concepts essential for pharmacy calculations. This SEO-friendly guide covers proper fractions, improper fractions, mixed numbers, fraction-to-decimal conversion, simplification, and real-world applications in dosage calculation, dilution, and compounding. Clear explanations and targeted multiple-choice questions help strengthen numerical accuracy required in pharmaceutical calculations and laboratory preparations. Ideal for exam revision and skill reinforcement, these MCQs emphasize numerator, denominator, conversion techniques, and applied problems relevant to the B. Pharm curriculum. Now let’s test your knowledge with 50 MCQs on this topic.
Q1. Which of the following is a proper fraction?
- 7/5
- 9/3
- 2/7
- 12/11
Correct Answer: 2/7
Q2. Which fraction is improper?
- 3/8
- 5/5
- 4/9
- 1/2
Correct Answer: 5/5
Q3. Convert the mixed number 3 1/4 to an improper fraction.
- 13/4
- 7/4
- 12/4
- 10/4
Correct Answer: 13/4
Q4. Convert the improper fraction 11/3 to a mixed number.
- 3 2/3
- 4 1/3
- 3 1/4
- 2 5/3
Correct Answer: 3 2/3
Q5. Which fraction represents 0.75?
- 3/5
- 1/4
- 3/4
- 2/3
Correct Answer: 3/4
Q6. Simplify the fraction 18/24 to its lowest terms.
- 3/4
- 6/8
- 9/12
- 2/3
Correct Answer: 3/4
Q7. A tablet contains 3/2 mg of a drug. How is this classified?
- Proper fraction
- Improper fraction
- Mixed number
- Whole number
Correct Answer: Improper fraction
Q8. Which of the following is equivalent to 5/4?
- 1 1/4
- 4/5
- 1/5
- 2 1/4
Correct Answer: 1 1/4
Q9. In compounding, a ratio 3:2 can be written as which fraction for the active:excipient part (active fraction)?
- 2/5
- 3/5
- 3/2
- 1/2
Correct Answer: 3/5
Q10. Which of these is NOT a proper fraction?
- 5/9
- 8/7
- 2/3
- 4/11
Correct Answer: 8/7
Q11. Convert 7/2 to a mixed number.
- 3 1/2
- 2 1/7
- 4 1/2
- 3 2/7
Correct Answer: 3 1/2
Q12. Which fraction when converted to decimal gives 0.25?
- 1/2
- 1/4
- 3/4
- 2/5
Correct Answer: 1/4
Q13. A prescription requires 1 3/4 mL of solution. Express this as an improper fraction of mL.
- 7/4 mL
- 5/4 mL
- 9/4 mL
- 3/4 mL
Correct Answer: 7/4 mL
Q14. Which of the following fractions is equivalent to 6/10 in lowest terms?
- 3/5
- 2/3
- 6/5
- 1/5
Correct Answer: 3/5
Q15. Compare: which is greater, 5/8 or 3/4?
- 5/8
- 3/4
- They are equal
- Cannot determine
Correct Answer: 3/4
Q16. Which expression converts the mixed number 4 2/5 to improper fraction?
- (4×5 + 2)/5
- (4+2)/5
- (4×2 + 5)/2
- (5×2 + 4)/5
Correct Answer: (4×5 + 2)/5
Q17. If a drug concentration is 2/3 (w/v), what type of fraction is this?
- Proper fraction
- Improper fraction
- Mixed number
- Decimal
Correct Answer: Proper fraction
Q18. Which fraction equals 125% when converted to percentage?
- 5/4
- 1/2
- 3/4
- 4/5
Correct Answer: 5/4
Q19. What is 9/4 as a mixed number?
- 2 1/4
- 1 3/4
- 3 1/4
- 2 2/4
Correct Answer: 2 1/4
Q20. Simplify 45/60 to lowest terms.
- 3/4
- 4/5
- 3/5
- 9/12
Correct Answer: 3/4
Q21. Which of the following is an improper fraction representing 2.25?
- 9/4
- 5/2
- 7/4
- 3/2
Correct Answer: 9/4
Q22. If a compound requires 1/3 of its mass as excipient, what decimal represents the excipient fraction?
- 0.333…
- 0.25
- 0.5
- 0.2
Correct Answer: 0.333…
Q23. Which fraction shows more than one whole?
- 7/6
- 1/3
- 2/5
- 3/8
Correct Answer: 7/6
Q24. A solution contains 5/2 g of active ingredient. Convert to decimal.
- 2.5 g
- 3.5 g
- 2.05 g
- 1.5 g
Correct Answer: 2.5 g
Q25. Which is the reciprocal of 3/4?
- 4/3
- 3/4
- 1/4
- 2/3
Correct Answer: 4/3
Q26. Which fraction is equivalent to 0.6?
- 3/5
- 2/3
- 6/10
- Both 3/5 and 6/10
Correct Answer: Both 3/5 and 6/10
Q27. A vial holds 1 1/2 mL. Express as an improper fraction.
- 3/2 mL
- 2/3 mL
- 5/2 mL
- 1/3 mL
Correct Answer: 3/2 mL
Q28. Which fraction is in lowest terms?
- 14/21
- 8/12
- 7/10
- 15/25
Correct Answer: 7/10
Q29. Convert 2 2/3 to improper fraction.
- 8/3
- 7/3
- 6/3
- 5/3
Correct Answer: 8/3
Q30. Which of the following is a proper fraction greater than 1/2?
- 3/7
- 5/8
- 2/5
- 1/3
Correct Answer: 5/8
Q31. If a dilution ratio is 1:3 (solute:solvent), what fraction of the final volume is solute?
- 1/4
- 1/3
- 3/4
- 1/2
Correct Answer: 1/4
Q32. Which improper fraction equals 2?
- 6/3
- 3/2
- 4/6
- 2/3
Correct Answer: 6/3
Q33. Reduce 28/42 to simplest form.
- 2/3
- 4/6
- 7/9
- 1/2
Correct Answer: 2/3
Q34. Which of these expresses 125/100 in lowest terms?
- 5/4
- 25/20
- 1 1/4
- Both 5/4 and 1 1/4
Correct Answer: Both 5/4 and 1 1/4
Q35. A pharmacist measures 3/8 of a teaspoon of substance. Which decimal is closest?
- 0.375
- 0.25
- 0.5
- 0.33
Correct Answer: 0.375
Q36. Which is larger: 11/10 or 9/8?
- 11/10
- 9/8
- They are equal
- Cannot determine
Correct Answer: 9/8
Q37. Convert 13/5 to a mixed number.
- 2 3/5
- 3 1/5
- 2 2/5
- 1 4/5
Correct Answer: 2 3/5
Q38. Which operation converts an improper fraction to a mixed number?
- Division of numerator by denominator
- Multiplication of numerator and denominator
- Add numerator and denominator
- Subtract denominator from numerator
Correct Answer: Division of numerator by denominator
Q39. A formula needs 7/10 of a gram. What is this as a percentage?
- 70%
- 7%
- 0.7%
- 700%
Correct Answer: 70%
Q40. Which fraction represents more drug: 2/3 or 3/5?
- 2/3
- 3/5
- They are equal
- Insufficient data
Correct Answer: 2/3
Q41. Express 0.2 as a fraction in lowest terms.
- 1/5
- 2/10
- 1/4
- 2/5
Correct Answer: 1/5
Q42. Which of the following is an improper fraction that simplifies to 7/3?
- 14/6
- 21/9
- 28/12
- All of the above
Correct Answer: All of the above
Q43. If a syringe has 5/4 mL filled, how many mL is that in decimal?
- 1.25 mL
- 1.5 mL
- 0.25 mL
- 2.25 mL
Correct Answer: 1.25 mL
Q44. Which fraction is equal to 15%?
- 3/20
- 1/5
- 15/100
- Both 3/20 and 15/100
Correct Answer: Both 3/20 and 15/100
Q45. A medication requires splitting 5/3 tablets per dose. How many whole tablets and fraction is this?
- 1 2/3 tablets
- 2 1/3 tablets
- 1 1/3 tablets
- 3/5 tablets
Correct Answer: 1 2/3 tablets
Q46. Which converted form is correct: 4 3/10 as an improper fraction?
- 43/10
- 13/10
- 41/10
- 23/10
Correct Answer: 43/10
Q47. Which fraction is closest to one? 9/10, 11/12, 5/6, or 3/4?
- 11/12
- 9/10
- 5/6
- 3/4
Correct Answer: 11/12
Q48. If a solution is 4/5 w/v, what fraction of 1 L is active ingredient?
- 0.8 L
- 0.4 L
- 0.5 L
- 0.2 L
Correct Answer: 0.8 L
Q49. Which of these fractions is equal to 2 1/2?
- 5/2
- 9/4
- 3/2
- 7/2
Correct Answer: 5/2
Q50. For accuracy in dispensing, converting an improper fraction to decimal and percentage helps. Which decimal equals 7/8?
- 0.875
- 0.75
- 0.8
- 0.8750
Correct Answer: 0.875
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