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30 June, 10:25

Is the difference between two rational numbers always as rational number?

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  1. 30 June, 13:33
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    Yes, the difference of rationals is always a rational.

    Consider a/b - c/d, where a, b, c, d are integers with bd≠0.

    The difference can be written as

    ... a/b - c/d = (ad - bc) / (bd)

    where each product of integers is also an integer, hence this expression is rational.
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