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improper fraction

noun

Definition of IMPROPER FRACTION

:  a fraction whose numerator is equal to, larger than, or of equal or higher degree than the denominator
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First Known Use of IMPROPER FRACTION

1542
IMPROPER FRACTION Defined for Kids

improper fraction

noun

Definition of IMPROPER FRACTION for Kids

:  a fraction whose numerator is equal to or larger than the denominator <{frac13/4} is an improper fraction.>

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