group of sets the following number belongs to. Be sure to account for ALL sets.
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-(5)/(8)
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irrational numbers, natural numbers
The number -(5)/(8) belongs to the set of rational numbers, not irrational numbers. It is also a real number, and since it is not specified as an integer, it does not belong to the set of natural numbers.
The number -(5/8) belongs to the set of rational numbers because it can be expressed as a fraction. Irrational numbers cannot be expressed as a fraction, while natural numbers only include positive whole numbers.
