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5 as a Fraction

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Numbers can be categorized into different types. A fraction is one of these types, always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. A fraction represents a whole and a fractional part. Whole numbers can be expressed as fractions by using 1 as the denominator. For example, the number 5 can be converted to a fraction. We are going to learn how to express the whole number 5 as a fraction.

5 as a Fraction for UK Students
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What is 5 as a Fraction?

5 as a fraction

 

Answer

 

The answer for 5 as a fraction will be 5/1.

 

Explanation

 

Converting a whole number to a fraction is straightforward. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.

 

Step 1: Any whole number can be expressed as a fraction by placing the number itself in the numerator and using 1 as the denominator. Here, 5 is the number, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Thus, 5 becomes 5/1.

 

Thus, 5 can be written as a fraction 5/1.

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Important Glossaries for 5 as a Fraction

  • Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number but can also represent a whole part, expressed in the form of a numerator over a denominator.

 

  • Whole Number: A number without fractions; an integer.

 

  • Numerator: The top part of a fraction, indicating the number of parts being considered.

 

  • Denominator: The bottom part of a fraction, showing how many parts make up a whole.

 

  • Improper Fraction: A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.
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