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Question
Two rational numbers are said to be equivalent or equal, if they have the same ______ form.
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Solution
Two rational numbers are said to be equivalent or equal, if they have the same simplest form.
Explanation:
If the numerator and denominator of a rational number are multiplied or divided by a non-zero integer, we get a rational number which is said to be equivalent to the given rational number.
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