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Rational numbers are defined as numbers that can be expressed in the form p/q, where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0. Key properties include closure, commutative, associative, and distributive properties, as well as identity and inverse properties. Operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division have specific formulas, and there are infinite rational numbers between any two rational numbers.

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Rational numbers are defined as numbers that can be expressed in the form p/q, where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0. Key properties include closure, commutative, associative, and distributive properties, as well as identity and inverse properties. Operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division have specific formulas, and there are infinite rational numbers between any two rational numbers.

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Rational Numbers - Important Notes & Formulas

1. Introduction to Rational Numbers


Definition: A rational number is any number that can be expressed in the form p/q, where p
and q are integers, and q ≠ 0.

Examples: 4/5, -3/7, 0.25 (= 1/4)

Special Cases:

- Every integer is a rational number, e.g., -5 = -5/1.

- 0 is a rational number, since 0 = 0/n for any non-zero integer n.

- Fractions and terminating/repeating decimals are rational numbers.

2. Types of Rational Numbers


- Positive Rational Numbers: Both numerator and denominator are positive, e.g., 5/7.

- Negative Rational Numbers: Either numerator or denominator is negative, e.g., -3/8 or 3/-
8.

3. Equivalent Rational Numbers


Rational numbers that represent the same value but look different, e.g., -2/3 = -4/6 = 6/-9.

Rule: Multiply or divide numerator and denominator by the same non-zero integer to get an
equivalent rational number.

4. Standard Form of a Rational Number


A rational number is in standard form if:

1. The denominator is positive.

2. The numerator and denominator have no common factor other than 1.

5. Properties of Rational Numbers

5.1 Closure Property


For any two rational numbers a and b, their sum, difference, product, and quotient (except
division by zero) are also rational numbers.

Example: 2/3 + 4/5 = 22/15 (Rational), 5/7 × 3/4 = 15/28 (Rational)

5.2 Commutative Property


For any two rational numbers a and b:
Addition: a + b = b + a

Multiplication: a × b = b × a

Example: 3/5 + 2/7 = 2/7 + 3/5, 4/9 × 3/2 = 3/2 × 4/9

5.3 Associative Property


For any three rational numbers a, b, and c:

Addition: (a + b) + c = a + (b + c)

Multiplication: (a × b) × c = a × (b × c)

Example: (1/2 + 1/3) + 1/4 = 1/2 + (1/3 + 1/4)

5.4 Distributive Property


For any three rational numbers a, b, and c:

a × (b + c) = a × b + a × c

Example: 2/5 × (3/7 + 4/9) = (2/5 × 3/7) + (2/5 × 4/9)

5.5 Identity Elements


For any rational number a:

- Additive Identity: a + 0 = a (0 is the additive identity)

- Multiplicative Identity: a × 1 = a (1 is the multiplicative identity)

5.6 Inverse Properties


- Additive Inverse: For every rational number a/b, its additive inverse is -a/b.

- Multiplicative Inverse: For every rational number a/b (except 0), its multiplicative inverse
is b/a.

6. Comparing Rational Numbers


Steps to Compare Two Rational Numbers:

1. Convert them to same denominator using LCM.

2. Compare numerators directly.

3. If the numbers are negative, reverse the inequality sign.

7. Operations on Rational Numbers

(A) Addition of Rational Numbers


Formula: a/b + c/b = (a+c)/b

For different denominators, find LCM first.


(B) Subtraction of Rational Numbers
Formula: a/b - c/b = (a-c)/b

(C) Multiplication of Rational Numbers


Formula: (a/b) × (c/d) = (a×c) / (b×d)

(D) Division of Rational Numbers


Formula: (a/b) ÷ (c/d) = (a/b) × (d/c)

8. Finding Rational Numbers Between Two Numbers


Between any two rational numbers, infinite rational numbers exist.

Method: Convert to Like Denominators and find numbers between them.

Summary of Key Formulas


Operation Formula
Addition a/b + c/b = (a+c)/b
Subtraction a/b - c/b = (a-c)/b
Multiplication (a/b) × (c/d) = (a×c) / (b×d)
Division (a/b) ÷ (c/d) = (a/b) × (d/c)
Commutative Property a + b = b + a, a × b = b × a
Associative Property (a + b) + c = a + (b + c), (a × b) × c = a × (b ×
c)
Distributive Property a × (b + c) = a × b + a × c

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