Fluent Operations with 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 the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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What is the square root of a number?

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The square root of a number is a value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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What is the absolute value of a number?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction.

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What is the difference between positive and negative rational numbers?

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Positive rational numbers are greater than zero, while negative rational numbers are less than zero.

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How do you add two rational numbers with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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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.