We call a fraction improper when the numerator is larger than its denominator. For example, \frac{10}{3}. There is nothing wrong or bad about improper fractions; they occur all around us, like regular fractions. Imagine, for example, sharing ten candy bars among three people. Everyone will receive \frac{10}{3} of a candy bar.
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