What does p/q represent in a rational number?
GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
In the rational number p/q:
- p = numerator (the top number, can be any integer)
- q = denominator (the bottom number, must be a non-zero integer)
- p/q = the ratio or fraction representing the division of p by q
Conditions:
- q ≠ 0 (denominator cannot be zero)
- Both p and q must be integers
- q can be negative, but in standard form, it's made positive
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