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What is an improper fraction?

What is an improper fraction? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (arithmetic) A vulgar fraction of which the numerator has a greater magnitude than the denominator, such as 3/2.
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This error is a student-developed modification of the poorly understood short-cut algorithm for renaming a mixed number as an improper fraction.
We choose not to demonstrate the consequences of rolling an improper fraction, as we prefer this to arise naturally during the game.
In an improper fraction the numerator of the fraction is larger than the denominator.
An improper fraction is therefore equal either to an integer or to a mixed number.
She used the calculator to connect fractions and decimals by computing the exact answer to an improper fraction.
Convert the improper fraction into a mixed number.

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