Question

A rational number is defined as a number that can be expressed in the ‘a/b’ form where ‘a’ and ‘b’ are integers and ___

Answer 1

b is not equal to 0.

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Answer 2

Answer:

A rational number is defined as a number that can be expressed in the form of a/b where a and b are integers and b≠0.

Additional information-

The denominator of a fraction a/b can never be zero because otherwise, it will become undefined.

Interior meaning-

If b=0,

then a has to be divided into 0 groups,which is not possible

(Just think if it is possible to distribute 6 apples among 0 people?)