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Question
Write down a rational number numerator (-5) x (-4) and denominator (28 – 27) x (8 – 5).
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Solution
Numerator = (- 5) × (- 4) = 20
Denominator = (28 - 27) × (8 - 5)
= (1) × (3) = 3
∴ Rational number = `20/3`
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