how to turn a fraction into a whole number

To turn a fraction into a whole number, you need to find a way to make the fraction equal to an integer. Here are some common methods:

1. Simplify the Fraction (If Possible)

• Sometimes, a fraction like 4/2 can be simplified by dividing numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).
• Example:
  42=2\frac{4}{2}=224​=2 (which is a whole number)

2. Multiply the Fraction by Its Denominator

• Multiply the fraction by its denominator to get a whole number.
• Example:
  34×4=3\frac{3}{4}\times 4=343​×4=3 (a whole number)

3. Find an Equivalent Fraction That Is a Whole Number

• Multiply numerator and denominator by the same number to get a fraction with denominator 1.
• Example:
  51=5\frac{5}{1}=515​=5 (already a whole number)
  For fractions like 63\frac{6}{3}36​, simplify to 222.

4. Convert Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers or Whole Numbers

• If the numerator is divisible by the denominator, the fraction equals a whole number.
• Example:
  84=2\frac{8}{4}=248​=2

Summary

• If the numerator is divisible by the denominator, divide to get a whole number.
• Otherwise, multiply the fraction by the denominator to get a whole number.
• Simplify the fraction first to check if it can be turned into a whole number.

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