Question

think about the relationship between the numerator and denominator. complete the equation.
32 ÷ 4 = 8
now, complete the sentence.
the number 8 is a whole number
key idea
how do i know if a fraction is equivalent to a whole number?
if i divide the? by the? and get a whole number, the fraction is equivalent to that whole number.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall fraction structure

A fraction is of the form $\frac{\text{numerator}}{\text{denominator}}$.

Step2: Relate to division

When we check if a fraction is a whole number, we divide the numerator (the top number) by the denominator (the bottom number). For example, in $\frac{32}{4}$, dividing numerator (32) by denominator (4) gives 8 (a whole number). So the first blank is "numerator" and the second is "denominator".

Answer:

First blank: numerator; Second blank: denominator