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1). Because if it were, then there would be no need for two different words

to mean the same thing. Since there are two different words, we can see

that they must be two different things.

2). Because fractions exist, whereas there is no such thing as an "interger".

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Integers are whole numbers, fractions aren't.

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How is 24 written as a fraction?

24 is an integer. As a fraction, it is 24/1.24 is an integer. As a fraction, it is 24/1.24 is an integer. As a fraction, it is 24/1.24 is an integer. As a fraction, it is 24/1.


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a negative integer or a fraction (as in 1/integer) or a negative fraction (as in -1/integer).


Can a negative fraction be an integer?

Yes. eg: a fraction -4/2 = -2 an integer


Can an integer be a fraction if the fraction reduces to an integer?

An integer can be written as a fraction. 7 = 7/1 or 21/3 but in its simplified form it is not a fraction.


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