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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Can every rational number be written as a fraction of two intergers?

OpenStudy (zehanz):

That's what defines a rational number...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes. That is the definition of a rational number.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So "Not every rational number can be written as a fraction of two intergers" is a false statement rigth?

OpenStudy (zehanz):

Correct.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Can you give an example that proves it rigth?

OpenStudy (zehanz):

There is no need for that, because rational numbers are defined as the ratio of two integers. A definition cannot be proven, because it is just what is agreed upon.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so would 3/7 be an example? sorry is because it mandates an example on my hw & so far the one i have is 3/7 & 3/9

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Every two integers you'll take and write as a fraction will be counted as an example.

OpenStudy (zehanz):

Yes, that would be an example. Also 234/567 is an example, or -6/10000001. As long as you can divide two integers (so the denominator may not be 0), the outcome is called: "a rational number". That's the deal here.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you so freaking much!

OpenStudy (zehanz):

You're friggin' welcome!

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