Improper fraction
A fraction where the numerator is larger than the denominator. These fractions are larger than one whole. They can be rewritten into an equivalent number called a mixed number.
If you have 5 quarters and you know that 4 quarters make one dollar, you can write the amount of money you have as 5/4 of a dollar. Take a calculator, or do the division and divide 5 by 4. The answer is 1.25. Once again if we are talking money, that's $1.25.
Practice identifying proper, improper and mixed numbers