Meaning of the word "improper fraction" in English

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improper fraction

US /ɪmˈprɑː.pɚ ˈfræk.ʃən/
UK /ɪmˈprɒp.ə ˈfræk.ʃən/
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Noun

a fraction in which the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator

Example:
The fraction 7/4 is an improper fraction because the top number is larger than the bottom.
You can convert an improper fraction into a mixed number.