The rational numbers are all numbers that can be expressed as a fraction, that is, as the quotient of two whole numbers. The word 'rational'derives from the Rational numbers include integers (like -3, 0, 7) and fractions (like 1/2 , −3/4). They can be positive or negative and may have whole numbers or decimals in their fractional representation. Learn about rational numbers, including their definition, examples, how to identify them, how to perform basic arithmetic operations and relationship between rational numbers, fractions, and decimals. Learn what rational numbers are, how to identify them, and how to perform arithmetic operations on them. See examples of positive and negative rational numbers, and how to represent them on a number line.
