Classifying Rational Numbers & Operations

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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 whole number?

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Whole numbers are non-negative numbers without fractions or decimals, including zero (0, 1, 2, 3, ...).

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Is 6.0 a whole number?

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Yes, 6.0 is a whole number because it is equivalent to 6.

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What is an improper fraction?

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that result over the original denominator.

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Is 40.111... an integer?

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No, 40.111... is not an integer because it has a decimal part.

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What does it mean to cross-simplify fractions?

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Cross-simplifying fractions means to reduce the fractions by canceling out common factors in the numerator of one fraction and the denominator of another before multiplying.

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Is 2 a natural number?

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Yes, 2 is a natural number.

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What is the difference between natural numbers and whole numbers?

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Natural numbers are positive integers starting from 1 (1, 2, 3, ...), while whole numbers include all natural numbers and zero (0, 1, 2, 3, ...).