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The fact that they can be expressed as a ratio of two whole numbers (with the denominator being non-zero).

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Why are rational numbers not whole numbers?

The question cannot be answered sensibly because it is based on a lack of understanding of rational numbers. Some rational numbers ARE whole numbers and so the question makes no sense.


Why are rational numbers whole numbers?

The question makes no sense because rational numbers are not necessarily whole numbers: only an infinitesimally tiny proportion are.


Can two rational numbers makes irrational numbers?

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