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What defines an improper fraction?
What defines an improper fraction?
- A fraction where the numerator is smaller than the denominator.
- A fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator. (correct)
- A fraction where the numerator equals the denominator.
- A fraction that cannot be simplified further.
How can an improper fraction be expressed?
How can an improper fraction be expressed?
- Only as a decimal.
- Only as a whole number.
- As a percentage or a proper fraction.
- As a mixed number or a decimal. (correct)
Which of the following is an example of an improper fraction?
Which of the following is an example of an improper fraction?
- $\frac{7}{2}$ (correct)
- $\frac{5}{5}$
- $\frac{2}{3}$
- $\frac{3}{4}$
What happens when you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?
What happens when you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?
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Which of the following statements about improper fractions is correct?
Which of the following statements about improper fractions is correct?
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Study Notes
Improper Fractions
- An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.
- An improper fraction can be expressed as a mixed number, which is a combination of a whole number and a proper fraction.
- An example of an improper fraction is 7/4.
- When you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, you divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient becomes the whole number, and the remainder becomes the numerator of the proper fraction. The denominator remains the same.
- Improper fractions represent a value greater than or equal to one.
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