A fraction represents one whole when the numerator names all the equal-sized parts indicated by the denominator; thus fractions such as , , and equal and occupy the same point as 1 on a number line or bar model. This connects whole-number and fraction notation and prepares for equivalent fractions, without extending to more advanced simplification or generalized improper-fraction reasoning.
A fraction equals one whole when the numerator and denominator are the same.
For example, consider .
So,
On a number line, is at the same point as . Fractions such as , , and also equal one whole.
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