How to Write Integers as Fractions

Mathematics is one of the most fundamental subjects taught in school. There are many different types of numbers in mathematics, including integers (positive whole numbers), negative numbers, fractions and decimals. A fraction is defined as being a number that can be expressed as the ratio of two integers. Fractions have uses in many areas of life, such as cookery and finance. An integer can be expressed as a fraction easily.

Instructions

1. • 1

     Write down the integer that needs to be written as a fraction. For example, the integer may be 6.

   • 2

     Write down an integer that a number can be divided by and remain the same. For example, if any number is divided by 1, then it will remain the same.

   • 3

     Divide the number from the first step by the number in the second step. Following the example, 6 can be written as a fraction in the following way: 6/1.