SOLUTION: Prove that {{{ sqrt(3) }}} cannot be written as a fraction. How can i prove this??

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Question 1017071: Prove that +sqrt%283%29+ cannot be written as a fraction.
How can i prove this??

Answer by ikleyn(52884) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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See the lesson Proving irrationality of some real numbers in this site, Problem 2.

It is proved there for you.