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15 June, 14:03

Explain in 2-4 sentences why 16/4 can be classified as an integer but 12.5 cannot be classified as an integer.

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  1. 15 June, 14:26
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    The fraction 16/4 leads to 4 when division is applied. The number 4 is a whole number and whole numbers are classified as integers. The decimal 12.5 is the improper fraction 125/10. The fraction 125/10 leads to a decinal number which is not a whole number. In conclusion, 16/4 is the whole number 4 while 12.5 is a decimal number and decimal numbers are not integers.
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