Class 9 Rational and Irrational Number
1.Class 9 Rational and Irrational Number:
In the article “Class 9 Rational and Irrational Number”,we shall study about rational and irrational numbers.We shall the representation of terminating and non-terminating decimal numbers on the number line.
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2.Class 9 Rational and Irrational Number Illustrations:
Illustration:1.Classify the following numbers as rational or irrational numbers:
Illustration:1(a). \sqrt{7}
Solution: \sqrt{7}=2.64575\ldots
\sqrt{7} is irrational number because it is non-terminating non-recurring number
Illustration:1(b). \sqrt{196}
Solution: \sqrt{196}=14
\sqrt{196} is a perfect number,so it is rational number.
Illustration:1(c).0.3797
Solution: 0.3797=\frac{3797}{10000}
Which is in the form \frac{p}{q} and q \neq 0 .so it is rational.
Illustration:1(d).7.4784478…..
Solution:7.4784478…..
It is non-terminating recurring.So it is rational number.
Illustration:1(e).1.101001000100001……
Solution:1.101001000100001……
It is non-terminating non-recurring.So it is irrational number.
Illustration:2.write three numbers,whose decimal expressions are non-terminating non-recurring.
Solution:0.05005000500005….
0.06006000600006…….
0.07007000700007…..
Illustration:3.Write the decimal expressions of each of the following numbers and tell what kind of decimal expression each has:
Illustration:3(a). \frac{36}{100}
Solution: \frac{36}{100}=0.36
Teminating
Illustration:3(b). \frac{1}{11}
Solution: \frac{1}{11}
\frac{1}{11}=0.090909 \ldots is non-terminating repeating
Illustration:3(c). 4\frac{1}{8}
Solution: 4\frac{1}{8}=\frac{33}{8}
\frac{33}{8}=4.125
Terminating
Illustration:3(d). \frac{3}{13}
Solution: \frac{3}{13}
\frac{3}{13}=0.\overline{230769} \ldots Non-terminating repeating
Illustration:3(e). \frac{2}{11}
Solution: \frac{2}{11}
\frac{2}{11}=0.\overline{18} Non-terminating repeating
Illustration:3(f). \frac{329}{400}
Solution: \frac{329}{400}
\frac{329}{400}=0.8225 Terminating
Illustration:4.Find the three irrational numbers between \frac{5}{7} and \frac{9}{11}
Solution: \frac{5}{7}
\frac{5}{7}=0.\overline{714285}
\frac{9}{11}=0.\overline{81}
So three irrational numbers between \frac{5}{7} and \frac{9}{11}
0.73073007300073000073…….
0.74074007400074000074…..
0.75075007500075000075……
Illustration:5.Express the following numbers in the form of \frac{p}{q} ,where p and q are both integers and q \neq 0
Illustration:5(a). 0.\overline{3}
Solution: 0.\overline{3}
Let x=0.333 … …. (1)
Multyplying both sides by 10,we get
10x=3.333… …. (2)
Subtract Equation (1) from Equation (2),we get
9x=3\\ \Rightarrow x=\frac{3}{9}=\frac{1}{3}
So 0.\overline{3}=\frac{1}{3}
Illustration:5(b). 0.\overline{47}
Solution: 0.\overline{47}
Let x=0.474747… …. (1)
There are two repeating digits after decimal,Multyplying on both sides of equation by 100,we get
100x=47.474747… ….. (2)
Subtract Equation (1) from Equation (2),we get
\Rightarrow 99x=47 \\ x=\frac{47}{99}
Illustration:5(c). 1.\overline{27}
Solution: 1.\overline{27}
Let x=1.272727… …. (1)
There are two repeating digits after decimal,Multyplying on both sides of equation (1) by 100,we get
100x=127.272727…. … (2)
Subtract Equation (1) from Equation (2),we get
99x=126\\ \Rightarrow x=\frac{126}{99}=\frac{14}{11}
Illustration:5(d). 1.2\overline{35}
Solution: 1.2\overline{35}
Let x=1.2353535… …… (1)
There is one non-repeating digits after decimal so multyplying on both sides of equation by 10,we get
10x=12.353535… ….. (2)
There are two repeating digits after decimal so multyplying on both sides of equation by 100,we get
1000x=1235.353535… …… (3)
Subtract Equation (2) from Equation (3),we get
990x=1223\\ x=\frac{1223}{990}
Illustration:6.Express 0.2\overline{45} as a fraction in simplest form.
Solution: Let x=0.2\overline{45}=0.2454545\ldots (1)
There is one non-repeating digits after decimal so multyplying on both sides of equation by 10,we get
10x=2.454545\ldots \ldots (2)
As there are two repeating digits after decimal so multyplying on both sides of equation (2) by 100,we get
1000x=245.454545\ldots \ldots (3)
Subtract Equation (2) from Equation (3),we get
990x=243\\ x=\frac{243}{990}\\ \Rightarrow x=\frac{27}{110}
Illustration:7.Write the decimal expression of \frac{1}{7} ,Hence,write the decimal expressions of \frac{2}{7} , \frac{3}{7} and \frac{5}{7}
Solution:The decimal expression of the given number is
\frac{1}{7}=0.\overline{142857}\\ \frac{2}{7}=0.\overline{285714}\\ \frac{3}{7}=0.\overline{428571}\\ \frac{5}{7}=0.\overline{714285}
With the above illustrations,one can understand the Class 9 Rational and Irrational Number.
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3.Class 9 Rational and Irrational Number Practice Problems for Students:
(1.)Show that 2.152786 is a rational number or express 2.1527886 in the form of \frac{p}{q}, where p and q both integers and q \neq 0
(2.)Show that 0.12 \overline{3} can be expressed in the form of \frac{p}{q} ,where p and q both integers and q \neq 0
Answers:(1.) 2.152786=\frac{2152786}{1000000} which is rational number
(2.) 0.12\overline{3}=\frac{37}{300}
By solving the above questions,you can understand the Class 9 Rational and Irrational Number well because the concept is well understood when you solve it practically.
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4.Frequently Asked Questions Related to Class 9 Rational and Irrational Number:
Q:1.Define Rational Number:
Ans:Any number that can be expressed in the form of \frac{p}{q} ,where p and q are integers, q \neq 0 is called a rational number.For example \frac{1}{2}, \frac{3}{4},\frac{7}{10} etc.
Q:2.What is Called Irrational Number?
Ans:A number that cannot be expressed in the form of \frac{p}{q} ,where p and q are integers, q \neq 0 , p,q have no common factors (except 1) is called an irrational number.For example \sqrt{2}, \sqrt{3}, \sqrt{6}, -\sqrt{7}, \pi are all irrational numbers.
Q:3.Is the Rational Number Non-terminating Non-recurring?
Ans:No,rational numbers is either terminating or non-terminating.
By answering the above questions,you can know about the primary terms of Class 9 Rational and Irrational Number.
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