Rational Numbers

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What is a rational number?

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

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How can all rational numbers be represented?

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All rational numbers can be written in the form a/b, where a and b are integers and b ≠ 0.

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What fraction represents the division of 5 dog treats among 6 dogs?

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The fraction representing this division is 5/6.

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What is the opposite of a positive number?

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The opposite of a positive number is its negative counterpart.

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What is the opposite of 10 feet?

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The opposite of 10 feet is -10 feet.

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What type of numbers are 25, 71, and 102?

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25, 71, and 102 are positive numbers.

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Can a rational number be a whole number?

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Yes, whole numbers are also considered rational numbers because they can be expressed as a ratio (e.g., 5 can be written as 5/1).

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What is the significance of the denominator in a rational number?

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The denominator in a rational number cannot be zero, as division by zero is undefined.

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Give an example of a rational number that is not an integer.

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An example of a rational number that is not an integer is 1/2.

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What is the sum of two rational numbers?

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The sum of two rational numbers is also a rational number.