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The basic definition is that a rational number can be expressed as a fraction, with integers in the numerator and the denominator; if such a representation is not possible, you have an irrational number. For example, 1/3, 5/2 and 7 (which is equal to 7/1) are rational numbers; the square root of 2, pi, and e are irrational, because it has been proven that none of them can be expressed as a fraction with integers.
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What is the sum of an rational number and irrational number?
An irrational number.
Which of the following numbers will produce an irrational number when added to?
When added to a rational number, any irrational number will produce an irrational number.also, when added to an irrational number, any rational number will produce an irrational number.
Why is 01001000100001000001000000100000001. an irrational number?
It is not an irrational number!
Can an irrational number minus a rational number equal an irrational number?
Yes, it will always be irrational.
When an irrational number is divided by a rational number is the quotient rational or irrational?
Irrational.
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