Is 8/5 a rational number?
Mathematics · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Given the number:
8/5
Determine if it is a rational number.
Explanation:
8/5 is a rational number, since it can be expressed as a ratio between two real integers, namely 8 in the numerator and 5 in the denominator. Hence, a number is considered to be irrational if it cannot be expressed as a ratio between two real integers. These includes, pi, euler's number and the golden ratio.
Final answer:
8/5 is a rational number.