Understanding Rational Numbers

The video tutorial explains the concept of rational numbers, which are numbers that can be expressed as a fraction a/b, where a and b are integers and b is not zero. It covers how integers, fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals can all be rational numbers. The lesson highlights that all integers are rational numbers, as they can be expressed with a denominator of 1. It also explains that both terminating and repeating decimals can be converted into fractions, making them rational numbers. The tutorial provides examples and clarifies common misconceptions about rational numbers.

What is the significance of the condition that 'b cannot be 0' in the definition of rational numbers?

Provide examples of integers that are rational numbers.

Describe how fractions fit into the definition of rational numbers.