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They are called improper fractions because they are improper. In a proper fraction, the numerator is higher lower than the denominator. If you do have an improper fraction and you need to find an equivalent proper number, find it's mixed number. A mixed number is a whole number and a fraction. For example, 6/5 is equal to 1_1/5.
Think of it this way. A fraction means a part of the whole thing.
So if you have thirds, you can have 1/3/2/3 or 3/3 of the whole pie.
Remember, if you have 3/3 that's the whole pie (3/3=1 whole)
If you have 4/3 that's called imroper because it is written as a fraction when really
it is a greater than a whole number becAUSE IT HAS MORE PARTS THAN NEEDED
FOR ONE WHOLE. tHAT IS WHY ANYTHING WRITTEN AS A FRACTION WHICH SHOWS THE NUMERATOR LARGER THAN THE DENOMINATOR IS IMPROPER. 9/3 WOULD BE IMPROPER. aNY FRACTION WHOSE NUMERATOR AND DENOMINATOR ARE THE SAME 2/2 3/3 4/4.100/100 ARE EACH EQUAL TO 1 WHOLE.
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What are the characteristics of improper fractions?
Improper fractions have numerators that are greater than or equal to their denominators.
Are improper fractions integers?
No, they are improper fractions. They can be equivalent to integers if the numerator is a multiple of the denominator.
How are proper and improper fractions different?
proper factions are fractions under a whole number improper fractions are Example: proper: 1/2 improper: 3/2
What is 7 over 6 as a proper fraction?
7/6 is an improper fraction. Improper fractions can't be proper fractions. It wouldn't be proper.
How do you subtract fractions with mixed numbers and like denominators?
Convert them to improper fractions and proceed.
