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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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal as a fraction with a denominator of 1, then multiply the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point, and simplify if possible.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you order rational numbers from least to greatest?

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To order rational numbers from least to greatest, convert them to a common denominator or decimal form, then compare their values.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, achieved by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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What is the mixed number representation of 3.45?

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The mixed number representation of 3.45 is 3 9/20.

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How do you identify if a number is rational?

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A number is rational if it can be expressed as a fraction of two integers, such as whole numbers, integers, or terminating/repeating decimals.

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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 using long division.

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What is the significance of the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into, while the numerator indicates how many of those parts are being considered.

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How do you simplify the fraction 23/100?

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The fraction 23/100 is already in its simplest form because 23 is a prime number and does not have common factors with 100.