Rational Numbers and Decimals

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What is a rational number?

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

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What is a terminating decimal?

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A terminating decimal is a decimal that comes to an end, meaning it has a finite number of digits after the decimal point.

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What is a repeating decimal?

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A repeating decimal is a decimal that has one or more digits that repeat infinitely.

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Convert 3⅜ to a decimal.

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3⅜ = 3.375

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What is the decimal equivalent of 12/5?

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12/5 = 2.4

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Is 7⅓ a repeating decimal or a terminating decimal?

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7⅓ is a repeating decimal.

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What is the difference between a rational number and an integer?

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A rational number can be a fraction, while an integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

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Give an example of a terminating decimal.

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0.75 is an example of a terminating decimal.

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Give an example of a repeating decimal.

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0.333... (which is equal to 1/3) is an example of a repeating decimal.

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What is the decimal representation of 1/4?

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1/4 = 0.25