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improper fraction

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noun Mathematics.
  1. a fraction having the numerator greater than the denominator.
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Origin of improper fraction

First recorded in 1535–45
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British Dictionary definitions for improper fraction

improper fraction

noun
  1. a fraction in which the numerator has a greater absolute value or degree than the denominator, as 7/6 or (x ² + 3)/(x + 1)
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improper fraction

[ĭm-prŏp′ər]
  1. A fraction in which the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 32. Compare proper fraction.
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