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Real World Math: Rational Numbers

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The video "Real World Math: Rational Numbers" explores the concept of rational numbers through real-world examples, such as batting averages in baseball, pizza slices, and race car speeds. A rational number is defined as a number that can be expressed as a fraction a/b, where both a and b are integers and b is not zero. The video highlights the representation of integers and decimals as rational numbers and distinguishes them from irrational numbers like pi, which cannot be precisely expressed as a fraction. Part of the "Real World Math" series.

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