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Two rationals with different numerators can never be equal. - Mathematics

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Question

Two rationals with different numerators can never be equal.

Options

  • True

  • False

MCQ
True or False

Solution

This statement is False.

Explanation:

Let `2/3` and `4/6` be two rational numbers, then `4/6` can be written as `2/3` in its lowest form.

∵ `4/6 = (4 ÷ 2)/(6 ÷ 2) = 4/2 ÷ 6/2 = 2/3`

Hence, two rational numbers with different numerators can be equal.

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Chapter 8: Rationals Numbers - Exercise [Page 247]

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NCERT Exemplar Mathematics [English] Class 7
Chapter 8 Rationals Numbers
Exercise | Q 59. | Page 247

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