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3/3 as a whole number

Understand the Problem

The question is asking for the whole number representation of the fraction 3/3. Since 3 divided by 3 equals 1, the answer is the whole number 1.

Answer

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Answer for screen readers

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Steps to Solve

  1. Identify the fraction We are given the fraction $\frac{3}{3}$ which consists of a numerator (3) and a denominator (3).

  2. Perform the division To find the whole number representation, we need to perform the division of the numerator by the denominator: $$ \frac{3}{3} = 3 \div 3 $$

  3. Calculate the result Calculating this gives us: $$ 3 \div 3 = 1 $$

  4. Conclusion The fraction $\frac{3}{3}$ simplifies to the whole number 1.

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More Information

When any non-zero number is divided by itself, the result is always 1. This is a fundamental property of division.

Tips

  • Confusing the fraction with a larger number: Remember that $\frac{3}{3}$ simplifies to 1, not 3 or anything else.
  • Misunderstanding division: Always set the division correctly as in this case, where we are dividing the same non-zero number.
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