Understand Fraction: Understand the given fraction. 56 is a fraction where the numerator (6) is greater than the denominator (5).
Check for Whole Number: Determine if the fraction can be simplified to a whole number.A whole number is a number without fractions or decimals; it is an integer that is not negative and does not include a fractional or decimal part. To check if 56 is a whole number, we need to see if it can be simplified to an integer.
Simplify Fraction: Simplify the fraction if possible.Dividing 6 by 5 gives us 1 with a remainder of 1. This means that 56 is not a whole number because it cannot be expressed without a fractional part.
Conclude Result: Conclude whether 56 is a whole number or not.Since 56 has a remainder when divided, it is not a whole number. Therefore, the answer to the question is no.