Definition
An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is equal to or greater than the denominator. An improper fraction is equal to or greater than 1.
If you have more slices than one whole pizza can hold, you need more than one pizza. That extra amount is what makes the fraction improper.
Examples
- 5/3 is an improper fraction because 5 > 3.
- 7/4 is an improper fraction that equals 1 3/4.
- 8/8 = 1 (numerator equals denominator).