Improper Fraction

A fraction where there is a bigger number on the top than the bottom.

Its improper for the small child to hold up the large person.

NOTE:

Proper fractions are the opposite way up.

Example 1

Example 2

An improper fraction is greater than 1.

Example 3

All of these fractions are improper fractions.

Example 4

Thirteen over four is an improper fraction. 

Example 5

This is an example of a regular fraction. One third is NOT an improper fraction.