SOLUTION: If the fraction 22/7 is the same as pi, how can pi be irrational and 22/7 be Rational? (I got this wrong on a test)

SOLUTION: If the fraction 22/7 is the same as pi, how can pi be irrational and 22/7 be Rational? (I got this wrong on a test)

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Question 507025: If the fraction 22/7 is the same as pi, how can pi be irrational and 22/7 be Rational?
(I got this wrong on a test)
Answer by xdragonfight(116) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
22/7 can make into fraction so its not irrational
pi can not make into fraction
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