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If p and q are positive integers, then pq is a ______ rational number and p-q is a ______ rational number. - Mathematics

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If p and q are positive integers, then `p/q` is a ______ rational number and `p/(-q)` is a ______ rational number.

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If p and q are positive integers, then `p/q` is a positive rational number and `p/(-q)` is a negative rational number.

Explanation:

As we know that, When the numerator and denominator both are positive integers or both are negative integers, it is a positive rational number. When either the numerator or the denominator is a negative integer, it is a negative rational number.

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Chapter 8: Rationals Numbers - Exercise [Page 246]

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NCERT Exemplar Mathematics [English] Class 7
Chapter 8 Rationals Numbers
Exercise | Q 44. | Page 246

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