Are all integers rational numbers?
GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Yes, every integer is a rational number, but not every rational number is an integer.
Explanation:
- Any integer n can be written as n/1
- For example: 5 = 5/1, -3 = -3/1, 0 = 0/1
- However, 1/2, 3/4, -2/5 are rational numbers but not integers
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