An improper fraction occurs when the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator. These are some examples of improper fractions: 7/ 5 or 25/12
Lets use the example 7/5
You would convert this to a % in exactly the same way you would a proper fraction.
Express your current fraction in terms of 100
7/5 = X/100
so you want to find the value of X
((7)(100))/5 = X
140 = X
So the answer if 140% Is it possible to have a percentage figure greater than 100 - absolutely. 7/5 is greater than one, so when expressed as a percentage it would have to be greater than 100%
Hope this helps
Lets use the example 7/5
You would convert this to a % in exactly the same way you would a proper fraction.
Express your current fraction in terms of 100
7/5 = X/100
so you want to find the value of X
((7)(100))/5 = X
140 = X
So the answer if 140% Is it possible to have a percentage figure greater than 100 - absolutely. 7/5 is greater than one, so when expressed as a percentage it would have to be greater than 100%
Hope this helps