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A rational number is one that can be expressed as ratio(or fraction) of two integers: given integers a & b (with b ≠ 0), then the fraction a / b (or a ÷ b) will be a rational number. We need to specify that b not equal to zero, as division by zero is not defined (well not for most math applications).
So Irrational Numbers such as pi, e, and square root of 2: cannot in any way be resolved into a fraction of two integers. All rational numbers can. Examples are:
- 0 is rational, let a = 0, b = 1, or any other non-zero integer: 0/1 = 0
- Whole numbers are rational: 1/1 = 1; 2/1 = 2; 100/25 = 4, etc.
- Negative integers are also rational: (-4)/(2) = -2, or (20)/(-5) = -4
- All fractions (proper and improper) which have integers in the numerator, and non-zero integer in denominator, as well as mixed numbers are rational {positive and negative} will be rational numbers.
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∙ 6y agoAll whole numbers and fractions are rational numbers because irrational numbers can't be expressed as whole numbers or fractions.
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What number multiplied by 1 divided by 5 makes it rational?
Any already rational number
Is -45 an irrational number?
An irrational number is a number that has no definite end. 4.5 has a definite end. THis makes it a rational number.
Is 88 rational or irrational number?
88 is the ratio of 88 and 1. That makes it rational.
Is -144 over 4 a rational number?
Yes. It's the ratio of -144 and 4. That makes it a rational number by definition.
What are all numbers than make a square?
All numbers can make a square. Every real number makes a positive real square. Every rational number makes a rational square. Every integer makes a perfect square.
What number multiplied by 1 divided by 5 makes it rational?
Any already rational number
Is -45 an irrational number?
An irrational number is a number that has no definite end. 4.5 has a definite end. THis makes it a rational number.
Nonzero rational number and in irrational number makes what?
An irrational number.
Is 88 rational or irrational number?
88 is the ratio of 88 and 1. That makes it rational.
What makes 0.33 a rational number?
0.33 = 33/100. The number can be expressed as a ratio of two integers and, therefore, it is a rational number.
What makes number .3596 a rational?
It is a rational number because it can be expressed as a fraction in the form of 899/2500 in its simplest form
Is -144 over 4 a rational number?
Yes. It's the ratio of -144 and 4. That makes it a rational number by definition.
Is -4 a rational number?
A rational number is a number that has a definite end. For example, pi is never ending and is therefore an irrational number. -4, however, has a definite end. This makes it a rational number.
What kind of number is 1.2?
the number 1.2 is a real and rational number
Is pie a rational number?
No. Pie is potentially never ending. This makes it an irrational number.
What are all numbers than make a square?
All numbers can make a square. Every real number makes a positive real square. Every rational number makes a rational square. Every integer makes a perfect square.
What makes an irrational number different from a rational number?
A rational number cannot be expressed as a ratio of two integers, the second of which is positive.
