Question

Addition and subtraction of rational numbers ( make your own rational number)​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

We will learn the operation of addition of rational numbers. The addition of rational numbers is carried out in the same way as that of addition of fractions. If two rational numbers are to be added we should first convert each of them into a rational number with positive denominator.

In addition we divide the rational numbers into the following two categories:

1. When Given Numbers have same Denominator:

In this case, we define (a/b + c/b) = (a + c)/b

For example:

(i) Add 3/7 and 56/7

Solution:

3/7 + 56/7

= (3 + 56)/7

= 59/7, [Since, 3 + 56 = 5 9]

Therefore, 3/7 + 56/7 = 59/7