SOLUTION: How are whole numbers converted to fractions?

Question 212833: How are whole numbers converted to fractions?
Answer by drj(1380) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Whole numbers can be converted to fractions my converting it into a ratio of two whole numbers.

For example,

{5=5/1}

{2=10/5}

I hope the above steps were helpful.

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Respectfully,
Dr J
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