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Why are whole numbers rational numbers?

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Explanation:

A whole number can be written as a fraction that has a denominator of 1. So, the whole numbers 18, 3, and 234 can be written as the rational numbers 18/1, 3/1, and 234/1.

So, all whole numbers are rational numbers, but not all rational numbers are whole numbers.

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