Question

Is a rational number always a fraction? Give reason.

Answer 1

No, A rational is not always a fraction.

A rational number can be written in the form of $\frac{p}{q}$where $pandq$are integers(positive or negative) and$q\ne 0$.

A fraction can be written in the form of $\frac{p}{q}$where $pandq$ are whole numbers and $q\ne 0$

A rational number can be positive or negative but a fraction is only positive, it can't be negative.

So, a negative rational number is not a fraction.

Hence, a rational number is not always a fraction.