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Because understanding rational and whole numbers and in particular prime numbers it is useful when finding the lowest common multiple or the highest common factor of numbers.

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Are rational numbers whole numbers?

The set of rational numbers includes all whole numbers, so SOME rational numbers will also be whole number. But not all rational numbers are whole numbers. So, as a rule, no, rational numbers are not whole numbers.


Can whole numbers be rational?

Whole numbers ARE rational.


Are rational numbers is a whole number?

Some rational numbers are whole numbers, some are not. The set of whole numbers is a proper subset of rational numbers.


Are some rational numbers whole numbers?

soem rational numbers are whole numbers


Are all rational numbers whole numbers?

All rational numbers are not whole numbers, as rational numbers can include fractions.


Are whole numbers rational or irrational?

Whole numbers are always rational


How are whole numbers rational numbers and integers related?

Whole numbers are the same as integers. Whole numbers are a proper subset of rational numbers.


Can a number be both whole and irrational?

No. No irrational numbers are whole, and all whole numbers are rational.


Is -3 a Real or rational or irrational or integer or whole or counting?

-3 is a real, rational, whole integer. But then, -- All integers are real rational whole numbers. -- All whole numbers are real rational integers. -- All rational numbers are real. -- All counting numbers are real, rational, whole integers.


Are decimals whole numbers or rational numbers?

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Are rational numbers Count as a whole number?

No, whole numbers are only a small subset of rational numbers.


Which is rational ?

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