Is 1/3 a rational or irrational number?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking us to determine whether the fraction 1/3 is a rational or irrational number. A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient of two integers, while an irrational number cannot be expressed in this way.
Answer
rational
The final answer is rational
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The final answer is rational
More Information
A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero. Since 1/3 can be written as a fraction, it is a rational number.
Tips
A common mistake is to assume that any non-terminating decimal is irrational. However, recurring decimals like 0.333... represent rational numbers.
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