Below, we will learn some rules for how to say whole numbers, decimals, fractions, dates, and percentages and ratios.

Whole numbers

A whole number (also known as an integer) is a number that can be written without fractions. They can be positive or negative. Below are some examples of whole numbers:

  • 5
  • 2,343,983
  • -13
  • 0
  • 1,115
  • -85

Numbers like ¾, 7.68, and 1 ⅔ are not whole numbers because they are, include, or result in fractions.

Reading negative numbers


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