Rational Numbers - Add, Subtract, Multiply & Divide

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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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How do you add two rational numbers with different denominators?

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To add two rational numbers with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert each fraction, and then add the numerators.

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What is the result of adding -3 and 5?

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The result is 2.

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How do you subtract a rational number from another?

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To subtract a rational number, change the subtraction to addition of the opposite (add the negative) and follow the rules for addition.

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What is the product of two negative rational numbers?

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The product of two negative rational numbers is a positive rational number.

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Calculate: -1/4 x (-4/3)

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1/3

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What is the result of dividing a negative number by a positive number?

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The result is a negative number.

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How do you multiply a rational number by a whole number?

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Multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number and keep the same denominator.

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What is the sum of 1/2 and 1/3?

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The sum is 5/6.

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Calculate: -0.6 ÷ 3/4

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-0.8