Every rational number is an integer. Why or why not? Give example

Mara Boyd

Mara Boyd

Answered question

2023-01-08

Every rational number is an integer. Why or why not? Give example

Answer & Explanation

Larry Newman

Larry Newman

Beginner2023-01-09Added 7 answers

Rational numbers:
The term "rational number" refers to any number that can be stated as a fraction, as well as a positive, negative, or zero. One way to spell it is as pq, where q is not equal to zero.
An integer is a number which can be positive or negative or zero. Integers are numbers which cannot be decimals or fractions. They are either whole numbers or negative numbers.
For example:
25 is not an integer. As we are unable to express 25without a fractional or decimal point.
-5-5is an integer. If we simplify-5-5 to its lowest form we get 1 which is an integer.
Hence, although every rational number need not be an integer, every integer is a rational number.

Do you have a similar question?

Recalculate according to your conditions!

Ask your question.
Get an expert answer.

Let our experts help you. Answer in as fast as 15 minutes.

Didn't find what you were looking for?