RATIONAL

NUMBERS
 LEARNING COMPETENCY
Expresses rational numbers from fraction
form to decimal form and vice versa
(M7NS-le-1)
 LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. define and illustrate rational numbers,
2. express rational numbers from fraction form to
decimal form and vice versa.
 DEFINITIONS
A rational number is any number that can be
expressed in the form , where 𝑎 and 𝑏 are
integers, and 𝑏 ≠ 0.
 DEFINITIONS
A fraction is any number that can be
expressed in the form , where 𝑎 and 𝑏 are
natural numbers, and 𝑏 ≠ 0.
 DEFINITIONS

All fractions can be rational numbers but not a

ll rational numbers are fractions.
Expressing rational numbers from
fraction form to decimal form and
vice versa.
In our daily life we encounter fractions especially
when we buy these items. Finding the sum of these
fractions really confusing and time consuming so, it is
more convenient to work on them in decimal form.
 To express rational numbers from
fraction to decimal form, simply
divide the numerator of the fraction
to its denominator.
To express rational numbers from
decimal to fraction form, we must
take note of the place value of the
digits.
Convert the following fraction form to decimal form.
Round the decimals to the nearest hundredths.
Convert the following decimals to fraction form. Express
the answers in lowest terms.
NATURAL NUMBER VS. WHOLE NUMBER
FRACTION VS. RATIONAL NUMBERS