Two rational numbers are said to be equivalent or equal, if they have the same ______ form.

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Rational Number
In mathematics, any number that can be written as $\frac{p}{q}$ where $q \neq 0$ is considered a rational number.
The outcome of dividing a rational number will be a decimal number, either a recurring or terminating decimal.
Positive, negative, and zero are all included in the set of rational numbers.
A rational number is said to be equal to a given rational number if the numerator and denominator are multiplied or divided by a non-zero integer.
Two rational numbers are said to be equivalent or equal, if they have the same simplest form.

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