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Beyond the Whole
When the numerator is larger than the denominator, the fraction is greater than 1. For example, 5/4 means you have 5 quarter-pieces β that's 1 whole and 1/4 more.
Mathematics β Fractions on the Number Line
When the numerator is larger than the denominator, the fraction is greater than 1. For example, 5/4 means you have 5 quarter-pieces β that's 1 whole and 1/4 more.