Rational Number Operations

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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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What is the sum of two rational numbers?

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The sum of two rational numbers is also a rational number.

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What is the difference of two rational numbers?

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The difference of two rational numbers is also a rational number.

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What is the product of two rational numbers?

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The product of two rational numbers is also a rational number.

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What is the quotient of two rational numbers?

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The quotient of two rational numbers (where the divisor is not zero) is also a rational number.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the process to subtract fractions?

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To subtract fractions, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.

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Convert 5/9 to a decimal.

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0.555... (repeating decimal)