Classifying 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 a fraction or ratio of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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What is an integer?

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

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What is the relationship between fractions and rational numbers?

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All fractions are rational numbers because they can be expressed as a ratio of two integers.

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Is 20% a rational number?

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Yes, 20% is a rational number because it can be expressed as the fraction 2/10 or 1/5.

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Where does -4 1/3 belong in number classification?

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-4 1/3 is classified as a rational number and an integer.

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What category does -3 belong to?

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-3 belongs to the integer category.

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Is -17 a rational number?

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Yes, -17 is a rational number because it can be expressed as -17/1.

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Where does 8/4 belong in number classification?

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8/4 belongs to the whole number category because it simplifies to 2.

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What is the difference between whole numbers and integers?

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Whole numbers are non-negative integers (0, 1, 2, ...), while integers include both positive and negative whole numbers.

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

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