The fraction gets smaller or increases, depending on whether the numerator and denominator are positive or negative.
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It is then an improper or 'top heavy' fraction
If the numerator of the fraction is increased and the denominator doesn't change, then the value of the fraction increases.
You will get an equivalent fraction.
You get an equivalent fraction which is not in its reduced (or simplest) form.
Assuming a proper fraction which is positive (value between 0 and 1), it increases; asymptotically tending to 1 as the amounts that you increase by become larger. If it is negative you must select a negative numerator and a positive denominator. Then it behaves as above. Otherwise you could hit division by 0.