Maths Dictionary · JSS 1, JSS 2

Improper fraction

Simple meaning

A fraction whose numerator is bigger than (or equal to) its denominator.

Example

74 = 134 as a mixed number.

See it

From the What Is a Fraction? lesson. Try moving things around.

38
28
58

3 eighths + 2 eighths = 5 eighths. The pieces stay the same size!

Blue3
Orange2
Pieces8