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OpenStudy (waheguru):

What is a rational number

mathslover (mathslover):

Any number that can be represented in the form of \(\huge{\frac{p}{q}}\) where p and q are integers and \(\huge{q\ne0}\)

OpenStudy (waheguru):

Can you explain in basic terms I am just going to grade 10

mathslover (mathslover):

ex. \[\huge{\frac{1}{2}}\] \[\huge{\frac{-3}{4}}\] But : \[\huge{\frac{2}{4}}\] Is not a rational number .. A rational numbers must be in simplified form

OpenStudy (helder_edwin):

you know ratios right? that's where rational numbers get their name.

OpenStudy (waheguru):

So rational numbers are fractions that can be repersented in rations

OpenStudy (helder_edwin):

yes rational numbers are fractions. fractions represent ratios

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A rational number is a number that can be expressed as a fraction p/q where p and q are integers and q is not equal to zero. A rational number p/q is said to have numerator p and denominator q

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