2006-08-18 19:34:54 · 7 answers · asked by Shravan Vij 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
improper fraction is a fraction such as 19/7, where it is not divisable. A mixed number is something such as 2 3/7, where you have a whole number and a fraction. Its really simple
2006-08-18 19:40:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Improper fractions are those whose numerator (number on top) is higher than the denominator(number below) which you can not simplify to arrive to a whole number (no fraction included), it can only be expressed in mixed fraction or with decimal point (ex. 9/5)
Mixed fraction is a combination of whole number and a fraction (1 3/5). It can be trasnformed to improper FRACTION
2006-08-18 20:33:19 · answer #2 · answered by mdg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In mathematics, the meaning of fraction is an expression that indicates the quotient of two quantities.
However, more originally in languages, the meaning of fraction is a portion of something larger.
Thus, when a maths fraction has a value larger than 1, which mean that it is a 'portion' of something that is smaller than this 'portion'. So, we call such maths fractions a new name: improper fraction.
2006-08-18 21:51:34 · answer #3 · answered by back2nature 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
improper fractions are fractions whose numerator is greater than the denominator like 18/7
proper fractions are those whose numerators are smallerthan the denominators like 2/3
mixed numbers are a whole number anda fraction lie 2 and 3/4
2006-08-18 20:38:38 · answer #4 · answered by raj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a great website that tells you all about fractions and mixed numbers. I hope it helps you.
http://www.mathsisfun.com/improper-fractions.html
2006-08-18 20:23:11 · answer #5 · answered by wildleopard1212 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
improper fractions are fractions that behaved badly and spoke out of turn.
mixed numbers are beautiful. it is great when society accepts such diversity...it only adds to our knowledge and understanding and beauty and talent and vibrancy and vitality found in each other in our society. it's wonderful!
2006-08-18 19:49:06 · answer #6 · answered by Who_Loves_Pizza?_I do!_I do! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Umm well what do u want to know about them?
2006-08-18 19:41:12 · answer #7 · answered by shadowpro3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋