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Because if you divide out the fraction you get a number bigger than one. (Definition of an improper fraction).

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Why decimals greater than 1 become improper fractions when converted?

When you convert a decimal greater than 1 into a fraction its easier to change it into a mixed number first. Then change it into an improper fraction.


How do you turn a fraction into an inproper fraction?

Proper fractions are less than 1. Improper fractions are greater than 1. For a proper fraction to become an improper fraction, you would have to add a quantity that would make it greater than 1.


What does an improper fraction become when it is reduced?

It remains an improper fraction.


How do you turn an improper fraction into a normal fraction?

Improper fractions can't become proper fractions.


What is an improper fraction for 4 out of 6?

4/6 is a proper fraction. Proper fractions can't become improper fractions.


What is 5 over 8 as an improper fraction in simplest form?

5/8, a proper fraction, cannot become an improper fraction. It is, however, in its simplest form.


How do you make a number an improper fraction?

Any whole number can become an improper fraction by putting it over one. 9 = 9/1


What is 4 over 5 as an improper fraction?

4/5 is a proper fraction. Proper fractions can't become improper fractions; it wouldn't be proper.


What Is 8 over 13 as an improper fraction?

8/13 is a proper fraction. Proper fractions can't become improper.


When does an improper fraction become a whole number?

When the numerator is equal to or a multiple of the denominator.


What is 2.1 as a fraction?

2.1 = 2 + 1/10 = 2 1/10 It can also be written as the improper fraction 21/10


How do change an improper fraction into a fraction?

An IMPROPER FRaction can be converted to a mixed number/fraction. Here is an example 14/3 Divide the '3' into '14' . It will go '4 ' times with a remainder of '2'. So the '4' becomes the coefficient (big) number and the '2' is placed over the '3' to make a faction. So 14/3 = 4 2/3 Mixed number/fraction.