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improper fraction

/ɪmˈprɒp.ər ˈfræk.ʃən/

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/ɪmˈprɒp.ər ˈfræk.ʃən/C1formaltechnical
  • ruМатематический термин для дроби, где числитель больше или равен знаменателю, то есть её значение равно или больше единицы.

A mathematical term for a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, meaning its value is equal to or greater than one.

  1. Mathematical termB1formal

    A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, representing a value greater than or equal to one.

    ruНеправильная дробь

    • The fraction 7/5 is an improper fraction because 7 is greater than 5.
    • To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator.
    • Improper fractions are often used in algebraic calculations.