SOLUTION: Describe the difference between a rational and irrational number in your own words and give an example of each.

Question 877818: Describe the difference between a rational and irrational number in your own words and give an example of each.
Answer by richard1234(7193) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A rational number is a real number that can be written in the form m/n where m,n are integers and n is not zero. An irrational number is a real number that can't be written in such a form.

Rational: 0.83
Irrational: e
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