SOLUTION: how to convert a improper fraction to a proper fraction?

Question 325710: how to convert a improper fraction to a proper fraction?
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

I presume you want to change an improper fraction to a proper fraction without changing the value of the fraction. Sorry, such a thing cannot be done.

A proper fraction has a numerator that is less than the denominator. Therefore, the value of such a fraction MUST be less than 1.

An improper fraction has a numerator that is greater than the denominator. Therefore the value of such a fraction MUST be greater than 1.

You can't change something with a value larger than 1 to something with a value smaller than 1 without changing its value.

John

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