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place the number OVER 1, so 42 would be written as: 42/1

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Numerator divided by denominator.

exmp: 21/3 ..... 21 divided by 3

It should be noted that not all improper fractions can be turned into a whole number.

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Considering the fact that a fraction is part of a whole, I conclude that it's impossible except for exceptions like these below...

9

-- = 3 3

-improper fractions

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Just make its denominator 1 as for example 5 as a fraction is simply 5/1

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