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
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Identify the fraction We are given the fraction $\frac{3}{3}$ which consists of a numerator (3) and a denominator (3).
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Perform the division To find the whole number representation, we need to perform the division of the numerator by the denominator: $$ \frac{3}{3} = 3 \div 3 $$
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Calculate the result Calculating this gives us: $$ 3 \div 3 = 1 $$
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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.