Yes, it's still a TYPE of fraction, because it's not a whole number. 21/8 and 3/8 are both fractions.
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An improper fraction
An inverted improper fraction is named a 'proper fraction'. e.g. 3/2 is Improper Fraction (Some times and incorrectly it is called a 'top heavy' fraction. Inverting 2/3 is a proper fraction.
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.
an improper fraction
a fraction that can be changed by dividing it is called an improper fraction.