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What are improper fractions?

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An improper fraction is a fraction with the numerator (the top number) being higher than the denominator (the bottom number). For example, 13/5 is an improper fraction because the top number is greater than the bottom number. To change it to a mixed number (which is a number with a fraction and a whole number), you divide the numerator by the denominator, which = 23/5

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How do add mixed improper fraction?

Mixed numbers can be converted to improper fractions. Improper fractions can be added the same way proper fractions are.


What are the characteristics of improper fractions?

Improper fractions have numerators that are greater than or equal to their denominators.


Are improper fractions integers?

No, they are improper fractions. They can be equivalent to integers if the numerator is a multiple of the denominator.


How are proper and improper fractions different?

proper factions are fractions under a whole number improper fractions are Example: proper: 1/2 improper: 3/2


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Improper fractions can't become proper fractions.


When dividig fractions what do you change a mixed number into?

You change them into improper or topheavy fractions.


When you add fractions do you flip improper fractions around?

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What are similarities between proper and improper fractions?

Some similarities of proper fraction and improper fraction are that they are both fractions.


Can an improper fraction be defined as just a fraction and When you talk about a fraction do you include improper fractions?

When you talk about fractions, you do include improper fractions. However, an improper fraction such as 24/6 is hard, because it should really be called 4. Yes, an improper fraction can be defined as a TYPE of fraction.


Can be the improper fractions less than 1?

Improper fractions are always > 1. Reason, the numerator (top) is always larger than the denominator(bottom). NB Improper fractions is the correct term for 'Top Heavy' fractions.


What is the difference in proper fractions and improper fractions?

Proper fractions are factions with a numerator lower than the denominator but an improper fraction has a greater numerator than the denominator