The question is, are all integers part of rational numbers ?
To understand the explanation, you should have basic understanding of the concept of integers and rational numbers.
Let us revise both the concepts.
What are Integers ?
All the numbers that are not fraction or decimals are known as integers.
Numbers like -4, 8, 13, -26, 106 etc. are the examples of integers.
Note that integers also contain negative numbers.
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What are rational numbers ?
The numbers which can be arranged in the form of P / Q are called rational numbers.
Where, P & Q are integers.
The numbers like \mathtt{\frac{7}{3} ,\ \frac{5}{6} ,\ \frac{40}{8}} are all examples of rational numbers.
Note that the rational numbers can be in form of integers or decimals.
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Is every integer a rational number ?
The answer is YES !!
We can express any given integer in the form of P / Q by inserting 1 as denominator.
For example;
Consider integer number 7
If we insert denominator 1, the number will remain unchanged.
\mathtt{7\ \Longrightarrow \ \frac{7}{1}}
Since, we have expressed the integer in form of P / Q, it is a part of rational number.
Conclusion
Every integer possible is also a rational number.
All integers are rational number – solved examples
Given below are some examples for your further understanding.
(i) -22
-22 is an integer which can also be written as \mathtt{\frac{-22}{1}}
Since the number can be expressed in form of P / Q, the given number is also a rational number.
(ii) 913
Inserting 1 in the denominator will not change the number.
\mathtt{913\ \Longrightarrow \ \frac{913}{1}}
Since the number is expressed in form of P/Q, it is a rational number.