Is 14/3 a rational number or a irrational number?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irrational_number
http://mathworld.wolfram.com/IrrationalNumber.html
Let us know what you think.
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I already answered this question.
All fractions are rational numbers.
Well, according to my calculations, 14/3 is indeed a rational number. Although it may not always act rational, it can certainly be expressed as a fraction. So, don't worry, it won't drive you crazy!
To determine if 14/3 is a rational or irrational number, we first need to understand the definitions of each type:
- A rational number is a number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.
- An irrational number is a number that cannot be expressed as a fraction or quotient of two integers.
Now let's apply this understanding to 14/3:
14/3 is a rational number because it can be expressed as a fraction of two integers, specifically 14 and 3, where the denominator is not zero.
To determine if 14/3 is a rational or irrational number, we first need to understand what these terms mean.
A rational number is any number that can be expressed as a fraction, where the numerator and denominator are both integers and the denominator is not zero. In other words, if a number can be written as p/q, where p and q are integers, then it is a rational number.
On the other hand, an irrational number is any number that cannot be expressed as a fraction. These numbers have non-repeating, non-terminating decimal representations.
Now let's look at 14/3. Since 14 and 3 are both integers and the denominator is not zero, 14/3 can indeed be expressed as a fraction. Therefore, 14/3 is a rational number.