Fractions consist of two numbers. The top number is called the
numerator. The bottom number is called the denominator. An
improper fraction is a fraction that has a numerator larger than
or equal to its denominator. A proper fraction is a fraction
with the numerator smaller than the denominator. A mixed number
consists of an integer followed by a proper fraction. Example:
The improper fraction 8/5 can be changed to the mixed number 1
3/5 by dividing the numerator (8) by the denominator (5). This
gives a quotient of 1 and a remainder of 3. The remainder is
placed over the divisor (5).