SOLUTION: Explain the difference between a rational and an irrational number.

Question 215403: Explain the difference between a rational and an irrational number.
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Explain the difference between a rational and an irrational number.

A rational number can be express as a fraction or ratio of real numbers. An irrational number cannot be expressed as a fraction or its decimal equivalent goes on forever like or

I hope the above explanation was helpful.

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