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Irrational number (English)

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Definition (keystage 3)

An irrational number cannot be written as the ratio of two whole numbers. Examples are π and e.

Relations

broader:: (en) Real number
narrower:: (en) Surd; (en) Transcendental number
references:: (en) Number theory
referenced:: (en) Irrationality of pi; (en) Root 2 is irrational; (en) The square root of any prime number is irrational
see also:: (en) Rational

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