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Whole Numbers and Fractions

A whole number can be represented as a fraction and vice-versa.

For example:

The whole number 3 can be represented as a fraction with denominator 1.

3 =
3
1

Now, suppose we need to write the whole number 3 as a fraction with denominator 2.

That is, we need to find the numerator in this:
 
3 =
?
2

Here, to identify the missing numerator, 

we need to find the equivalent fraction of 
3
1
with denominator 2.		  

 

So, multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 2.

 
3 × 2
1 × 2
 = 
6
2


So, the missing numerator is 6.