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Understanding Rational and Irrational Numbers: Examples and Definitions

Types of rational numbers and their identification form the foundation of numerical mathematics.

  • Rational numbers can be expressed as p/q where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0
  • Include natural numbers, whole numbers, integers, fractions, and certain decimals
  • Can be terminating decimals (like 0.35) or recurring decimals (like 0.333…)
  • All integers and fractions with integer numerators and denominators are rational numbers
  • Key characteristic: must be expressible as a ratio of two integers
  • Understanding rational vs irrational numbers is crucial for advanced mathematics
  • Examples of rational numbers include everyday fractions like 1/2, -3/4, and whole numbers
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Identifying Rational Numbers

This page delves into the methods for identifying rational numbers and distinguishing them from irrational numbers.

Definition: How to identify rational numbers involves checking if they can be expressed as p/q where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0.

Example: 0.923076923076923... is a rational number because it has a recurring pattern of decimals 923076923076.

Highlight: √2 is an example of an irrational number as it produces a non-terminating, non-recurring decimal 1.414213562...1.414213562....

Vocabulary: Irrational numbers are numbers that cannot be expressed as a simple fraction and have non-terminating, non-recurring decimal expansions.

Example: The process of identifying rational numbers includes:

  1. Checking if it's an integer or fraction
  2. Examining decimal patterns for termination or recurrence
  3. Attempting to express it in p/q form

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Identifying Rational Numbers

This page delves into the methods for identifying rational numbers and distinguishing them from irrational numbers.

Definition: How to identify rational numbers involves checking if they can be expressed as p/q where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0.

Example: 0.923076923076923... is a rational number because it has a recurring pattern of decimals 923076923076.

Highlight: √2 is an example of an irrational number as it produces a non-terminating, non-recurring decimal 1.414213562...1.414213562....

Vocabulary: Irrational numbers are numbers that cannot be expressed as a simple fraction and have non-terminating, non-recurring decimal expansions.

Example: The process of identifying rational numbers includes:

  1. Checking if it's an integer or fraction
  2. Examining decimal patterns for termination or recurrence
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Understanding Rational Numbers

This page introduces the fundamental concept of rational numbers in maths. A comprehensive explanation reveals that rational numbers take the form p/q, where both p and q are integers and q cannot equal zero.

Definition: A rational number is any number that can be expressed as a ratio of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

Example: The following are all rational numbers:

  • 56 as56/1as 56/1
  • 0 as0/1as 0/1
  • 1/2
  • √16 as4as 4
  • -3/4
  • 0.3 as3/10as 3/10

Highlight: Rational numbers encompass several number types including natural numbers, whole numbers, integers, fractions of integers, and certain decimals.

Vocabulary: Terminating decimals like0.35like 0.35 and recurring decimals like0.333...like 0.333... are both types of rational numbers.

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