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What are rational numbers?

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Rational numbers are numbers 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 rule for multiplying two rational numbers with the same sign?

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When multiplying two rational numbers with the same sign, the product is positive.

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What is the rule for multiplying two rational numbers with different signs?

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When multiplying two rational numbers with different signs, the product is negative.

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How do you divide rational numbers?

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To divide rational numbers, multiply the first number by the reciprocal of the second number.

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What is the rule for dividing two rational numbers with the same sign?

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When dividing two rational numbers with the same sign, the quotient is positive.

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What is the rule for dividing two rational numbers with different signs?

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When dividing two rational numbers with different signs, the quotient is negative.

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How do you find the product of a rational number and an integer?

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To find the product of a rational number and an integer, multiply the integer by the numerator of the rational number and keep the same denominator.

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What is the process to convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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How do you simplify a rational number?

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To simplify a rational number, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the importance of the greatest common divisor (GCD) in rational numbers?

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The GCD is used to simplify fractions and to find equivalent fractions.