Whole Numbers as Fractions

A whole number is a number without fractions or decimals. It can be zero or any positive number like 1, 2, 3, etc.

Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they look different, like 1/2 and 2/4.

4/2 is equivalent to 2 wholes.

3 wholes can be expressed as 3/1.

8/8 is equivalent to 1 whole.

The numerator is the top number in a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction and represents how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

4 rectangles can be expressed as 4/1 or 4 wholes.

8/4 is equal to 2.

To find an equivalent fraction, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same number.