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Proper and improper fractions. Mixed numbersHome » Mixed numbersImproper fractions: fractions with a numerator that is bigger than the denominator. For instance, 9/2, 7/4, and 8/3 are all improper. Proper fraction: A fraction with a numerator that is smaller than the denominator. For instance, 2/3, 1/4, and 6/8 are proper fractions. Mixed number: A number written as the sum of a whole number and a proper fraction. For instance, 2+1/3 is a mixed number. The + sign is usually omitted so as to write 2 1/3 Mixed numbers can be converted to improper fractions and vice versa . In our example above 2 1/3 = 7/3. To get 7/3, multiply 2 by 3 and then add 1. Keep the same denominator. That was a shortcut! To get 7/3, you will normally add 2/1 and 1/3. Notice that the denominator for 2 is 2/1 because 2 = 2/1. Still struggling with fractions? Get rid of your fears and frustrations once and for all! Buy my ebook. It offers a thorough coverage of fractions!  Need a Quick Answer to your Basic Mathematics Problems? Get an answer in 10 minutes or less from a math expert! Justanswer features top-notch math experts handpicked by personnel after they have taken and passed a rigourous math test and after their credentials have been verified by a third party
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