{"id":501,"date":"2022-03-11T12:58:50","date_gmt":"2022-03-11T12:58:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/article-test\/?page_id=501"},"modified":"2024-01-23T10:46:32","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T10:46:32","slug":"improper-fraction-definition-with-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/improper-fraction","title":{"rendered":"Improper Fractions &#8211; Definition, Conversion, Examples, FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMath-Vocabulary\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-c7b4ff9e-e74b-44fa-9ee0-519a6e103db4\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/improper-fraction#0-what-is-an-improper-fraction>What is an Improper Fraction?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/improper-fraction#1-fraction-conversion>Fraction Conversion<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/improper-fraction#2-solved-examples-on-improper-fractions>Solved Examples on Improper Fractions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/improper-fraction#3-practice-problems-on-improper-fractions>Practice Problems on Improper Fractions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/improper-fraction#4-frequently-asked-questions-on-improper-fractions>Frequently Asked Questions on Improper Fractions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Fractions are often referred to as numbers between numbers. Fractions are numerical values that represent a part or a portion of a whole. For example, look at the pizza below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"317\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/example-of-fraction-in-real-life.png\" alt=\"Example of fraction in real life\" class=\"wp-image-37584\" title=\"Example of fraction in real life\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/example-of-fraction-in-real-life.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/example-of-fraction-in-real-life-300x153.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">This pizza has been cut into 4 equal parts. So each piece of the pizza represents 1 out of 4 equal parts. So mathematically, we can represent each piece as&nbsp; $\\frac{1}{4}$. This number is called a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/fraction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">fraction<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The number below the bar that represents the total number of equal parts that the whole is divided into is called the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/denominator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">denominator<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">And the number on the top that represents the number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/counting-and-comparison\/equal-parts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">equal parts<\/a> we are considering is called the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/division\/numerator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">numerator<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/numerator-and-denominator.png\" alt=\"Numerator and Denominator\" class=\"wp-image-37585\" title=\"Numerator and Denominator\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/numerator-and-denominator.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/numerator-and-denominator-300x162.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"0-what-is-an-improper-fraction\">What is an Improper Fraction?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Before discussing improper fraction, we first need to understand proper fractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Proper fractions:<\/strong> Fractions for which the numerator is less than the denominator are called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/proper-fraction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">proper fractions<\/a>. For example, if you order a pizza and cut it into 4 equal parts, and then eat one slice out of it, the remaining pizza can be expressed as $\\frac{3}{4}$ of the whole pizza. Here, since 3 is less than 4, the fraction is a proper fraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/example-of-proper-fraction-in-real-life.png\" alt=\"Example of proper fraction in real life\" class=\"wp-image-37586\" title=\"Example of proper fraction in real life\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/example-of-proper-fraction-in-real-life.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/example-of-proper-fraction-in-real-life-300x182.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Improper fractions:<\/strong> Improper fractions are defined as fractions for which the numerator is greater than the denominator. Let us take an example of improper fraction, imagine you order a pizza that has 4 slices. Your friends eat all 4 slices. And you realize you didn\u2019t get any. You order another pizza. After eating 1 slice from it, you realize you are done eating. So, how much of the pizza did your friends and you have in all?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Your friends first had all 4 slices of 1 pizza, and then you had 1 slice of the same size from the second pizza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">So, the total pizza eaten is $\\frac{5}{4}$ slices of pizza. And that\u2019s an improper fraction with a numerator greater than the denominator.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/example-of-improper-fraction-in-real-life.png\" alt=\"Example of improper fraction in real life\" class=\"wp-image-37582\" title=\"Example of improper fraction in real life\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/example-of-improper-fraction-in-real-life.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/example-of-improper-fraction-in-real-life-300x173.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Mixed numbers: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/algebra\/mixed-number\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Mixed numbers<\/a> are just another way of writing fractions greater than a whole. A mixed number has a whole part and a fractional part, which is actually a proper fraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s take the same example from above. You and your friends ate one whole pizza and one-fourth of a pizza. 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checkScrollPosition);\n        });\n    <\/script><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"1-fraction-conversion\">Fraction Conversion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Improper Fraction to Mixed Number<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">An improper fraction can be converted to a mixed fraction and a mixed fraction can be converted to an improper fraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s say we want to convert the fraction $\\frac{7}{2}$ into a mixed number.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Step 1: Find the quotient and the remainder by dividing the numerator with the denominator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"327\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fraction-conversion.png\" alt=\"Fraction Conversion\" class=\"wp-image-37583\" title=\"Fraction Conversion\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fraction-conversion.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fraction-conversion-300x158.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Step 2: The quotient will be the number of wholes for the mixed number. The remainder will be the numerator of the fractional part and the denominator will remain the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">So, the mixed number form of $\\frac{7}{2}$will be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/improper-fraction-to-mixed-number.png\" alt=\"Improper fraction to mixed number\" class=\"wp-image-37588\" title=\"Improper fraction to mixed number\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/improper-fraction-to-mixed-number.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/improper-fraction-to-mixed-number-300x152.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mixed Number to Improper Fraction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Any mixed number can be converted into an improper fraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s say we want to convert the mixed number $1\\frac{3}{4}$ into an improper fraction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Step 1: Multiply the denominator with the whole. And then add the numerator to the product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/converting-mixed-number-to-improper-fraction.png\" alt=\"Converting mixed number to improper fraction\" class=\"wp-image-37589\" title=\"Converting mixed number to improper fraction\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/converting-mixed-number-to-improper-fraction.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/converting-mixed-number-to-improper-fraction-300x167.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Step 2: Keep the denominator same and solve for the numerator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/example-of-mixed-number-as-improper-fraction.png\" alt=\"Example of mixed number as improper fraction\" class=\"wp-image-37590\" title=\"Example of mixed number as improper fraction\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/example-of-mixed-number-as-improper-fraction.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/example-of-mixed-number-as-improper-fraction-300x167.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, the improper fraction for the mixed number $1\\frac{3}{4}$ will be $\\frac{7}{4}$.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recommended-worksheets-container-id\" class=\"recommended-games-container\"><h4 class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Recommended 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wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example 1. <\/strong><strong>Identify the improper fractions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">$\\frac{1}{5}$, $2\\frac{7}{5}$, $\\frac{3}{2}$, $\\frac{1}{3}$, $\\frac{5}{4}$, $6 \\frac{1}{6}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution: <\/strong>$\\frac{2}{3}$ and $\\frac{5}{4}$ are improper fractions as the value of the numerator is greater than the value of the denominator for both of these fractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example 2. Write <\/strong>$4\\frac{2}{7}$ <strong>as an improper fraction.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution: <\/strong>Converting $4\\frac{2}{7}$ into an improper fraction,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">$4 \\frac{2}{7}$ = $\\frac{(7\\times4) + 2}{7}$ = $\\frac{30}{7}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example 3. Write <\/strong>$2\\frac{9}{6}$ <strong>as an improper fraction.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution: <\/strong>While dividing 29 by 6, the quotient and remainder are 4 and 5 respectively.<br>So&nbsp; $\\frac{29}{6}$ written as a mixed number is $ 4 \\frac{5}{6}$&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Converting $3\\frac{1}{5}$ to an improper fraction:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"3-practice-problems-on-improper-fractions\">Practice Problems on Improper Fractions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">What are Improper Fractions? Meaning, Definition, Examples<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.<\/p><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">What type of fraction is $\\frac{11}{4}$?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Mixed fraction<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Improper fraction<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Proper fraction<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Unit fraction<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: Improper fraction<br\/>Since the value of the numerator is greater than the denominator, the given fraction is an improper fraction.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Write the mixed number $3\\frac{1}{5}$ as an improper fraction.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">$\\frac{18}{5}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">$\\frac{16}{5}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">$\\frac{1}{15}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">$\\frac{14}{5}$<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: $\\frac{16}{5}$<br\/>Converting $3\\frac{1}{5}$ to an improper fraction:<br>\r\n$3\\frac{1}{5}$ = $\\frac{(5\\times 3) + 1}{5}$ = $1\\frac{6}{5}$<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"3\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Identify the improper fraction.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">$\\frac{2}{7}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">$\\frac{11}{22}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">$\\frac{14}{15}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">$\\frac{12}{11}$<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: $\\frac{12}{11}$<br\/>The value of the numerator is greater than the value of the denominator in $\\frac{12}{11}$. Therefore, it is an improper fraction.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">4<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Convert $\\frac{5}{2}$ into a mixed fraction.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">$2\\frac{1}{2}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">$1\\frac{1}{2}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">$1\\frac{2}{4}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">None of the above<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: $2\\frac{1}{2}$<br\/>Dividing 5 by 2, we get the quotient and the remainder as 2 and 1 respectively.<br>\r\nThe quotient becomes the whole number, the remainder becomes the numerator of the fractional part and the denominator remains the same.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>  <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \n        \"@type\": \"Quiz\", \n        \"typicalAgeRange\": \"3-11\",\n        \"educationalLevel\":  \"beginner\",\n        \"assesses\" : \"Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.\",\n        \"educationalAlignment\": [\n              {\n                \"@type\": \"AlignmentObject\",\n                \"alignmentType\": \"educationalSubject\",\n                \"targetName\": \"Math\"\n              }] ,\n        \"name\": \"What are Improper Fractions? 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Therefore, it is an improper fraction.\"\n                                    }\n                                }, {\n                                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                                \"position\": 1,\n                                \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                                \"text\": \"$$\\\\frac{11}{22}$$\",\n                                \"comment\": {\n                                    \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                                    \"text\": \"The value of the numerator is greater than the value of the denominator in $$\\\\frac{12}{11}$$. Therefore, it is an improper fraction.\"\n                                    }\n                                }, {\n                                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                                \"position\": 2,\n                                \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                                \"text\": \"$$\\\\frac{14}{15}$$\",\n                                \"comment\": {\n                                    \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                                    \"text\": \"The value of the numerator is greater than the value of the denominator in $$\\\\frac{12}{11}$$. Therefore, it is an improper fraction.\"\n                                    }\n                                }],\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                      \"position\": 3,\n                      \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                      \"text\": \"$$\\\\frac{12}{11}$$\",\n                      \"comment\": {\n                          \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                          \"text\": \"The value of the numerator is greater than the value of the denominator in $$\\\\frac{12}{11}$$. Therefore, it is an improper fraction.\"\n                        },\n                      \"answerExplanation\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                        \"text\": \"The value of the numerator is greater than the value of the denominator in $$\\\\frac{12}{11}$$. 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                            \"position\": 1,\n                                \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                                \"text\": \"$$1\\\\frac{1}{2}$$\",\n                                \"comment\": {\n                                    \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                                    \"text\": \"Dividing 5 by 2, we get the quotient and the remainder as 2 and 1 respectively.<br>\r\nThe quotient becomes the whole number, the remainder becomes the numerator of the fractional part and the denominator remains the same.\"\n                                    }\n                                }, {\n                                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                                \"position\": 2,\n                                \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                                \"text\": \"$$1\\\\frac{2}{4}$$\",\n                                \"comment\": {\n                                    \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n      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    }\n                                }],\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                      \"position\": 0,\n                      \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                      \"text\": \"$$2\\\\frac{1}{2}$$\",\n                      \"comment\": {\n                          \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                          \"text\": \"Dividing 5 by 2, we get the quotient and the remainder as 2 and 1 respectively.<br>\r\nThe quotient becomes the whole number, the remainder becomes the numerator of the fractional part and the denominator remains the same.\"\n                        },\n                      \"answerExplanation\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                        \"text\": \"Dividing 5 by 2, we get the quotient and the remainder as 2 and 1 respectively.<br>\r\nThe quotient becomes the whole number, the remainder becomes the numerator of the fractional part and the denominator remains the same.\"\n                      }\n                    } \n\n                    }]}<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"4-frequently-asked-questions-on-improper-fractions\">Frequently Asked Questions on Improper Fractions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-7777f50c-1ef3-4e54-a4cf-90cd8c328db5\" data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-7777f50c-1ef3-4e54-a4cf-90cd8c328db5\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-7777f50c-1ef3-4e54-a4cf-90cd8c328db5\"><strong>Which are easier for calculations: improper fractions or mixed fractions?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-7777f50c-1ef3-4e54-a4cf-90cd8c328db5\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Improper fractions are easy for arithmetic operations of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/addition\/addition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">addition<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/subtraction\/subtract\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"subtraction\">subtraction<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/multiplication\/multiplication\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">multiplication<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/division\/division\" title=\"\">division<\/a>. Mixed fractions are easier to understand and represent in figures.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-7777f50c-1ef3-4e54-a4cf-90cd8c328db5\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-7777f50c-1ef3-4e54-a4cf-90cd8c328db5\"><strong>Why are fractions important?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-7777f50c-1ef3-4e54-a4cf-90cd8c328db5\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every quantity cannot be expressed in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/number-sense\/whole-numbers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">whole numbers<\/a>. Fractions are employed to indicate a certain part or portion of any item. They are a fundamental concept in computation and applied in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/algebra\/algebra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">algebra<\/a>, ratios, and several other concepts in mathematics and other fields.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-7777f50c-1ef3-4e54-a4cf-90cd8c328db5\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-7777f50c-1ef3-4e54-a4cf-90cd8c328db5\"><strong>How are decimals related to fractions?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-7777f50c-1ef3-4e54-a4cf-90cd8c328db5\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fractions and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/decimals\/decimal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">decimals<\/a> are both ways to represent quantities or numbers. Decimals are nothing but a different way to represent fractions whose denominator is 10 or powers of 10. For example, the fraction $\\frac{15}{10}$ in decimal form is 1.5.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fractions are often referred to as numbers between numbers. Fractions are numerical values that represent a part or a portion of a whole. For example, look at the pizza below. This pizza has been cut into 4 equal parts. So each piece of the pizza represents 1 out of 4 equal parts. So mathematically, we &#8230; <a title=\"Improper Fractions &#8211; Definition, Conversion, Examples, FAQs\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/improper-fraction\" aria-label=\"More on Improper Fractions &#8211; Definition, Conversion, Examples, FAQs\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ub_ctt_via":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-501","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-all"],"featured_image_src":null,"author_info":{"display_name":"Mithun Jhawar","author_link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/author\/mithun-jhawarsplashlearn-com\/"},"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/501","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=501"}],"version-history":[{"count":43,"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/501\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":37591,"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/501\/revisions\/37591"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=501"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=501"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=501"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}