5th Grade · Number & Operations—Fractions
Improper Fraction
5.NF.B.3
Definition
A fraction whose numerator is greater than or equal to its denominator.
Examples
- 5/4 is improper — it equals 1 whole and 1 fourth.
- 7/3 is improper — it equals 2 wholes and 1 third.
Key rule
An improper fraction is one whole or more, so it converts to a mixed number.
Memory hook
Top bigger than bottom — more than one whole.