Admin What happens when denominator is greater than the numerator?
A fraction with denominator greater than the numerator is called a Proper fraction. Example: 1/4(one quarter and 5/6(five sixths) are proper fractions because in both these cases denominator(the bottom number) is greater than the numerator(the top number).
What does a improper fraction look like?
A fraction where the numerator (the top number) is greater than or equal to the denominator (the bottom number). So it is usually “top-heavy”. Example: 5/3 (five thirds) and 9/8 (nine eighths) are improper fractions. Improper fractions are NOT bad.
Why are improper fractions important?
An improper fraction is a fraction in which the numerator (top number) is greater than or equal to the denominator (bottom number). But, for everyday use, people understand mixed numbers better. So, it is important that you know how to convert from one form to the other.
How do you fix a improper fraction?
How to Change Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers
- Divide the numerator by the denominator. Divide 402 by 11, which equals 36 with a remainder of 6.
- Find the whole number. The whole number is the number of times the denominator divides into the numerator.
- Make the remainder the new numerator.
What do all improper fractions have in common?
When a fraction has a numerator that is greater than or equal to the denominator, the fraction is an improper fraction. An improper fraction is always 1 or greater than 1. And, finally, a mixed number is a combination of a whole number and a proper fraction.
Why is the numerator in the improper fraction greater than the denominator?
Answer: A fraction is called an improper fraction when the numerator is bigger than the denominator. The numerator indicates how many sections of the fraction are represented. It is placed in the upper part of the fraction. The denominator indicates how many parts the whole has been divided into.