6th Grade Math -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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Give an example of a rational number.

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Examples of rational numbers include 1/2, -3, 0.75, and 4.

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What is the difference between a positive and a negative rational number?

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A positive rational number is greater than zero, while a negative rational number is less than zero.

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How do you add two rational numbers with the same denominator?

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To add two rational numbers with the same denominator, you add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What is the sum of 1/4 and 2/4?

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The sum of 1/4 and 2/4 is 3/4.

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How do you subtract rational numbers?

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To subtract rational numbers, you can convert them to have a common denominator and then subtract the numerators.

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What is the result of 3/5 - 1/5?

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The result of 3/5 - 1/5 is 2/5.

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How do you multiply two rational numbers?

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To multiply two rational numbers, you multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What is the product of 2/3 and 3/4?

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The product of 2/3 and 3/4 is 6/12, which simplifies to 1/2.

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How do you divide rational numbers?

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To divide rational numbers, you multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.