What type of fraction is represented by a whole number greater than one?

An improper fraction is defined as a fraction where the numerator is equal to or greater than the denominator. In this case, when describing a whole number greater than one, it can be expressed as a fraction by writing the whole number over 1. For example, the number 3 can be represented as the fraction ( \frac{3}{1} ). Since the numerator (3) is greater than the denominator (1), this representation classifies it as an improper fraction.

On the other hand, mixed numbers involve a whole number combined with a proper fraction, making them not directly equivalent to a whole number alone. Proper fractions, by definition, have a numerator that is less than the denominator. Unity refers to the whole number 1 or the concept of being whole, which does not address the criteria of being a whole number greater than one. Thus, only improper fractions align with the criteria of being represented by a whole number greater than one.