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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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1542, in the meaning defined above

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improper fraction

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Kids Definition of improper fraction

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

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