All whole numbers are rational because they can be expressed as fractions as for example 3 is 3/1 as an improper fraction.
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Because they can be expressed as a fraction
All whole numbers are rational but only certain rational numbers are whole. If the number is both positive and if the rational number simplifies to a number over 1, it is whole. For example 6/2 simplifies to 3 and is thus whole. However, 5/2 is rational but not whole.
Concentric circles. The set of whole numbers is a subset of the set of integers and both of them are subsets of the set of rational numbers.
Concentric circles. The set of whole numbers is a subset of the set of integers and both of them are subsets of the set of rational numbers.