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A rational number can always be written as (one whole number) divided by (another whole number). That's not only a characteristic of a rational number, it's the definition of one.

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What the characteristics of rational numbers?

They can be expressed as fractions


How many rational numbers are there between two consecutive rational numbers?

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What are two characteristics of a rational and irrational number?

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Are some rational numbers are not real numbers?

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Are rational numbers whole numbers?

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Is the difference of rational numbers a rational number?

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Are natural numbers the same of rational numbers?

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Is -14 a rational or irrational number?

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