Are decimal numbers rational numbers

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∙ 2013-04-22 02:04:44

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Rational numbers are numbers that can be written as a fraction. Irrational Numbers cannot be expressed as a fraction. Decimals are usually rational.

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Why not all the decimal numbers can be written as rational numbers?

Decimal numbers that can be expressed as fractions are rational but decimal numbers that can't be expressed as factions are irrational

Can a rational number be written in a decimal?

Yes, all rational numbers can be written as decimal numbers.

Are decimal numbers integers or rational numbers?

They can be integers, rational numbers or even approximations for irrational numbers.

What are facts about rational numbers?

Rational numbers can be written as a fraction with a non-zero denominator,as a terminating,a decimal,or a repeating decimal.

Are all terminating and decimals rational numbers?

All terminating decimal numbers are rational.

What are terminating and non terminating numbers in rational numbers?

Terminating numbers are decimal representations of rational numbers. Nonterminating numbers may or may not be rational numbers.

Is a decimal an irrational or rational number?

A decimal could be both. Rational numbers are numbers that can be written as a fraction. Irrational numbers cannot be expressed as a fraction.

What can rational numbers can be expressed as?

Terminating or repeating decimal numbers.

What numbers can be expressed as terminating or repeating decimal?

They are rational numbers

Can rational numbers have a decimal point?

Yes

What is a terminating and repeating decimal?

They are rational numbers.

Is a rational number a repeating decimal?

All repeating decimals are rational numbers. Not all rational numbers are repeating decimals.