Math · Topic 39 of 65
Improper Fractions
⭐ MasteredAn improper fraction has a top number bigger than or equal to its bottom number, like 7/4. It is the same as a mixed number, such as 1 and 3/4.
💡 Fun fact
Seven quarters of a chocolate bar is the same as one whole bar and three quarters.
All about Improper Fractions
An improper fraction has a numerator bigger than or equal to its denominator, such as 7/4. It shows a value of one or more whole.
You can change an improper fraction into a mixed number by dividing the top by the bottom.
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Real-life uses of Improper Fractions
- Converting measurements in maths problems
- Sharing amounts larger than one whole
- Checking answers in fraction questions
Frequently asked questions about Improper Fractions
What is an improper fraction?
It is a fraction where the top number is bigger than or equal to the bottom number.
How do you turn 7/4 into a mixed number?
Divide 7 by 4 to get 1 remainder 3, so it is 1 and 3/4.