Question 215403
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 {{{pi}}} or {{{sqrt(2)}}}


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