GCSE; AQA; Fractions - AQA Mixed numbers and improper fractions. Fractions are used commonly in everyday life, eg sale prices at 1/3 off, or recipes using 1/2 a tablespoon of an ingredient.

And how can you turn them into improper fractions? Keep on reading to find out! Skip to main content. Scientific American. July 8, 2017. ... You get what’s called a mixed fraction.

Improper Fractions: Fractions where the numerator is equal to or greater than the denominator are termed as improper ...

The same fraction can also be shown as an improper fraction, \(\frac{5}{2}\). This is worth the same amount as the mixed number, but does not separate between whole numbers and parts.

Improper Fractions: Fractions where the numerator is equal to or greater than the denominator are termed as improper fractions. For example, 5/3. These can be converted to mixed numbers.