To rewrite the fraction [tex]\(\frac{40}{8}\)[/tex] as a whole number, follow these steps:
1. Understand the fraction: The fraction [tex]\(\frac{40}{8}\)[/tex] represents the division of 40 by 8.
2. Perform the division: Divide the numerator (40) by the denominator (8). When you divide 40 by 8, you get the result:
[tex]\[
40 \div 8 = 5
\][/tex]
3. Write the result: The result of this division is 5, which is already a whole number.
Thus, rewriting [tex]\(\frac{40}{8}\)[/tex] as a whole number gives us:
[tex]\[
5
\][/tex]
