a fraction in which the denominator is less than the numerator (Ex.: )
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improper fraction
noun
A fraction in which the numerator is larger than or equal to the denominator.
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A fraction in which the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 3/2.
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Noun
(plural improper fractions)
- (arithmetic) A vulgar fraction of which the numerator has a greater magnitude than the denominator, such as 3/2.
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