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Improper Fraction


A fraction p/q>=1. A fraction with p/q<1 is called a proper fraction. Therefore, the special cases 1/1, 2/2, 3/3, etc. are generally considered to be improper.


See also

Fraction, Mixed Fraction, Proper Fraction

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Weisstein, Eric W. "Improper Fraction." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Web Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/ImproperFraction.html

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