Any number that can be expressed as the ratio x/y where
x and y are both positive integers. [Technically, they could both be negative, but not one of each.]
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Rational numbers can be negative or positive.
No; depends on the signs of the rational numbers.
No, not all negative numbers are rational. There are many negative numbers that are irrational, just like the positive numbers.
Yes. It can also be negative in the numerator. Both positive and negative numbers (as well as zero) can be rational numbers. Both positive and negative numbers can be irrational numbers. Both positive and negative numbers (as well as zero) can be integers.
Because 1. Positive integers are greater than negative integers, and 2. Division by a positive number preserves the order.