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because the denominator is a bigger number so it is called improper because the denominator is a bigger number so it is called improper

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Q: A fraction with a numerator of 1 called as improper fraction why?
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What is 4.5 as a improper fraction?

To convert a decimal to an improper fraction, you first write the decimal as a fraction with the decimal as the numerator and a power of 10 as the denominator. In this case, 4.5 can be written as 4.5/1. To convert this to an improper fraction, you multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10 to get 45/10. Simplifying this fraction by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 5 gives us the improper fraction 9/2.


Is 9 over 9 an improper fraction?

Yes. If the numerator (on top) is higher or equal to the denominator (bottom) than its an improper fraction. If the numerator and denominator are the same then the fraction is considered a whole number and always comes out 1. If the numerator is higher than the denominator then you must divide the numerator by the denominator.


How can you tell that a fraction is a unit fraction?

The numerator of the fraction is 1.The numerator of the fraction is 1.The numerator of the fraction is 1.The numerator of the fraction is 1.


What is the mixed fraction and improper fraction of 1 and 2 over 5?

1/5 has no improper fraction and 2/5 has no imporper fraction


How do you write an improper fraction as a whole or mixed number?

Mixed numbers include both integers and fractions. Example : 1 1/2Improper fractions have a larger numerator than denominator (they have a value greater than 1).Example : 14/7These forms are interchangeable. Multiplying the whole number by the denominator, and adding, will change a mixed number to an improper fraction.2 3/4 = [(2x4) + 3] / 4 = 11/4To change an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator, and combine the whole number with the remaining fraction.15/7 = 2 plus remainder 1 = 2 1/7