What fraction is equivalent to 35?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for a fraction that is equivalent to the whole number 35. A fraction equivalent to a whole number can be expressed as that number over 1, such as 35/1.
Answer
\( \frac{35}{1} \)
Answer for screen readers
The fraction equivalent to the whole number 35 is ( \frac{35}{1} ).
Steps to Solve
- Recognizing whole number as a fraction
A whole number can always be represented as a fraction by placing it over 1. For the number 35, this can be expressed as: $$ \frac{35}{1} $$
- Confirming the equivalent fraction
This fraction signifies that 35 divided by 1 equals 35, confirming that: $$ \frac{35}{1} = 35 $$
- Understanding other equivalent fractions
You can create more equivalent fractions by multiplying both the numerator and the denominator by the same number. For example, multiplying both by 2 gives: $$ \frac{35 \times 2}{1 \times 2} = \frac{70}{2} $$
The fraction equivalent to the whole number 35 is ( \frac{35}{1} ).
More Information
A fraction equivalent to a whole number can be useful in various mathematical operations, such as addition or subtraction with other fractions. Understanding how whole numbers convert to fractions can simplify computations involving mixed numbers as well.
Tips
- Forgetting that all whole numbers can be expressed over 1.
- Not realizing that multiplying the numerator and denominator by the same number creates equivalent fractions.
