Classifying Rational Numbers

Front

What is a rational number?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

Front

Where do whole numbers fit in the classification of numbers?

Back

Whole numbers are a subset of rational numbers that include all non-negative integers (0, 1, 2, 3, ...).

Front

What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but does not include fractions or decimals.

Front

Is -3 a rational number?

Back

Yes, -3 is a rational number because it can be expressed as -3/1.

Front

Where would the number 8/4 be placed in number classification?

Back

8/4 is a whole number because it simplifies to 2.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

What category does 25% belong to?

Back

25% is a rational number because it can be expressed as 25/100 or 1/4.

Front

How can you express 20% as a fraction?

Back

20% can be expressed as 20/100, which simplifies to 1/5, making it a rational number.

Front

What is the classification of -4 1/3?

Back

-4 1/3 is classified as a rational number because it can be expressed as a fraction (-13/3).

Front

What is the difference between whole numbers and integers?

Back

Whole numbers include 0 and all positive numbers, while integers include negative numbers, zero, and positive numbers.

Front

Can a number be both an integer and a rational number?

Back

Yes, all integers are also rational numbers because they can be expressed as a fraction with a denominator of 1.