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State whether the statements are True or False.

Every fraction is a rational number.

True


Every fraction can be expressed in the form , where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0


For, example:


one – fourth part


Since both 1 and 4 are integers and 4 ≠ 0


Hence, is a rational number.


Note: All integers and fractions are rational numbers.


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