Improper Fractions & Mixed Numbers
11+ Maths, topic 2.2.1
Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Before we look at converting fractions, you need to know the difference between an improper fraction and a mixed number.
Improper fraction
- An improper fraction is a fraction that has a larger numerator (top number) than a denominator (bottom number).
- 8⁄7 would be a good example of an improper fraction.
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Mixed number
- A mixed number is a number that contains both a whole unit and a fraction.
- 12⁄3 would be a good example of a mixed number.
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