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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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How many rational numbers are there between two consecutive rational numbers?
There are no consecutive rational numbers. Between any two rational numbers there are an infinity of rational numbers.
Is -12 a whole number or an integer or a rational number?
Some definitions maintain that the set of whole numbers does not include negative numbers. That makes -12 an integer and rational.
What are terminating and non terminating numbers in rational numbers?
Terminating numbers are decimal representations of rational numbers. Nonterminating numbers may or may not be rational numbers.
Are rational numbers is a whole number?
Some rational numbers are whole numbers, some are not. The set of whole numbers is a proper subset of rational numbers.
What numbers that can be written as a fraction?
all rational numbers can be written as fractions. That is the definition of rational numbers.
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?
Yes.2 and 0.5 are both rational. But 2^0.5, which is sqrt(2), is irrational.
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.
How many rational numbers are there between two consecutive rational numbers?
There are no consecutive rational numbers. Between any two rational numbers there are an infinity of rational numbers.
Is 3.9 rational or irrational?
If there are no numbers after the 9 it is rational
Are all whole numbers are rational numbers?
All whole numbers are rational. Rational numbers are numbers that can be written as a fraction. Irrational numbers cannot be expressed as a fraction.
Are some rational numbers are not real numbers?
No. Rational numbers are numbers that can be written as a fraction. All rational numbers are real.
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.
Are rational numbers whole numbers?
The set of rational numbers includes all whole numbers, so SOME rational numbers will also be whole number. But not all rational numbers are whole numbers. So, as a rule, no, rational numbers are not whole numbers.
Is the difference of rational numbers a rational number?
Rational numbers are numbers that can be written as a fraction. Irrational numbers cannot be expressed as a fraction. All natural numbers are rational.
Is 6.6 irrational or rational?
6.6 is rational. Rational numbers are numbers that can be written as a fraction. Irrational numbers cannot be expressed as a fraction.
