What are Rational Numbers?

The video tutorial explains rational numbers, which are numbers that can be expressed as a fraction of two integers. It covers how integers, certain decimals, and some square roots fit into the category of rational numbers. The video provides a checklist to identify rational numbers and highlights that the term 'rational' is derived from 'ratio', emphasizing the relationship between rational numbers and ratios of integers.

What types of decimal numbers are considered rational?

What is the significance of the word 'rational' in relation to rational numbers?