Rational Numbers Class 9 Worksheet

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Class 9 Rational Numbers Solved Examples

Example 1: Find 6 rational numbers between $\frac{3}{5}$ and $\frac{4}{5}$

Sol. To solve this problem we will use GAP Method to find rational numbers between two given numbers.

Let $a=\frac{3}{5}$ and $b=\frac{4}{5}$ , then $\frac{3}{5}< \frac{4}{5}$ . Gap between $\frac{3}{5}$ and $\frac{4}{5}$ = $\frac{4}{5}-\frac{3}{5}=\frac{1}{5}$ .

To find 6 rational numbers , divide by $6+1=7$ .

Dividing the gap by 7, we get $\frac{b-a}{n+1}=\frac{1}{35}$

Thus the 6 rational numbers between $\frac{3}{5}$ and $\frac{4}{5}$ are

$\frac{3}{5}+1\cdot \frac{1}{35}$ , $\frac{3}{5}+2\cdot \frac{1}{35}$ , $\frac{3}{5}+3\cdot \frac{1}{35}$ , $\frac{3}{5}+4\cdot \frac{1}{35}$ , $\frac{3}{5}+5\cdot \frac{1}{35}$ , and $\frac{3}{5}+6\cdot \frac{1}{35}$ ,

i.e. $\frac{22}{35}, \frac{23}{35}, \frac{24}{35}, \frac{25}{35}, \frac{26}{35}\, \, and\, \, \, \frac{27}{35}$ .

Example 2 : Find a rational number between $-\frac{3}{4}$ and $\frac{2}{3}$ .

Sol. Suppose $x$ and $y$ are two rational numbers such that $x< y$ , then $\frac{x+y}{2}$ is a rational number lying between $x$ and $y$ .

Here $x=-\frac{3}{4}$ and $y= \frac{2}{3}$

$\therefore$ required rational number between $x$ and $y$ = $\frac{x+y}{2}$ = $\frac{1}{2}[\left ( -\frac{3}{4} \right )+\frac{2}{3}] = \frac{1}{2}(\frac{2}{3}-\frac{3}{4})$

= $\frac{1}{2}\times (-\frac{1}{12})= -\frac{1}{24}$

Hence $-\frac{1}{24}$ is a rational number between $-\frac{3}{4}$ and $\frac{2}{3}$ .

Example 3: Find six rational number between 4 and 5 .

Sol. To find six rational numbers between 4 and 5, we will convert given rational numbers into equivalent rational number by multiplying the numerator and denominator by a suitable number , usually (n+1). Here n= 6
We will convert 4 and 5 into equivalent rational numbers by multiplying 7 as multiplying factor.
Thus $4=\frac{4}{1}=\frac{4\times 7}{1\times 7}=\frac{28}{7}$ and $5=\frac{5}{1}=\frac{5\times 7}{1\times 7}=\frac{35}{7}$

Now $\frac{28}{7}< \frac{29}{7}<\frac{30}{7}<\frac{31}{7}<\frac{32}{7}<\frac{33}{7}<\frac{34}{7}<\frac{35}{7}$

or $4< \frac{29}{7}<\frac{30}{7}<\frac{31}{7}<\frac{32}{7}<\frac{33}{7}<\frac{34}{7}<5$

Hence six rational numbers between 4 and 5 are $\frac{29}{7}, \frac{30}{7}, \frac{31}{7}, \frac{32}{7}, \frac{33}{7} \, and\, \frac{34}{7}$ .

Example 4 : Without actual division , find which of the following is a terminating decimal (i) $\frac{5}{32}$ (ii) $\frac{5}{8}$ (iii) $\frac{11}{24}$
Sol. A rational number $\frac{p}{q}$ is a terminating decimal only when prime factors of $q$ are 2 and 5 only.
(i) Denominator of $\frac{5}{32}$ is 32 and $32=2^{5}$
$\therefore$ 32 has no prime factors other than 2.
So, $\frac{5}{32}$ is a terminating decimal.

(ii) Denominator of $\frac{5}{8}$ is 8 and $8=2^{3}$
$\therefore$ 8 has no prime factors other than 2.
So, $\frac{5}{8}$ is a terminating decimal.

(iii) Denominator of $\frac{11}{24}$ is 24 and $24=2^{3}\times 3$
$\therefore$ 24 has a prime factor 3, which is other than 2 and 5.
So, $\frac{11}{24}$ is not a terminating decimal.

Example 5: Write the following in decimal form and say what kind of decimal expansion each has :

(a) $\frac{3}{14}$
Sol. By actual division , we have $\frac{3}{14}$ = 0.2142857142857………….. = $0.2\overline{142857}$
Clearly , $\frac{3}{14}$ has a non-terminating recurring decimal representation.

(b) $\frac{1}{11}$
Sol. By actual division , we have $\frac{1}{11}$ = 0.09090909………….. = $0.\overline{09}$
Clearly , $\frac{1}{11}$ has a non-terminating recurring decimal representation.

(c) $5\frac{1}{2}$
Sol. By actual division , we have $5\frac{1}{2}=\frac{11}{2} = 5.5$
Clearly , $5\frac{1}{2}$ has a terminating decimal representation.

Example 6: Is zero a rational number? Can it be written in the form p/q, where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0?

Solution: Yes, $0=\frac{0}{1}=\frac{0}{2}= ......$

Thus zero is a rational number. It can be written in the form of $\frac{p}{q}$ where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0.

Example 7: State whether the following numbers are rational or not:

(i) (𝟐 + √𝟐)^𝟐(ii) (𝟑 − √𝟑)^𝟐(iii) (𝟓 + √𝟓)(𝟓 − √𝟓)
(iv) (√𝟑 − √𝟐)^𝟐

Sol. (i) By using the formula $(a+b)^{2}=a^{2}+b^{2}+2ab$
(2 + √2)² = 2² + 2(2)(√2) + (√2)² = 4 + 4√2 + 2
= 6 + 4√2
Hence, it is irrational

(ii) (3 – √3)² = (3)² – 2(3)( √3) + (√3)²= 9 – 6√3 + 3
= 12 – 6√3
= 6(2 – √3)
Therefore, it is irrational.

(iii) Using the formula $(a-b)(a+b)=a^{2}-b^{2}$
(5 + √5)(5 – √5) = (5)² – (√5)²= 25 – 5
= 20
Hence, it is rational.

(iv) (√3 – √2)² = (√3)² – 2(√3)(√2) + (√2)²= 3 – 2√6 + 2
= 5 – 2√6
Therefore, it is irrational.

Example 8: Insert a rational number between and 2/9 and 3/8 arrange in descending order.

Solution: Given Rational numbers are $\frac{2}{9}$ and $\frac{3}{8}$ .

Let us rationalize the numbers, by taking LCM for denominators 9 and 8 which is 72.

$\frac{2}{9}=\frac{2 \times 8}{9\times 8}=\frac{16}{72}$ , $\frac{3}{8}=\frac{3 \times 9}{8\times 9}=\frac{27}{72}$

Since $\frac{16}{72}<\frac{27}{72}$

So, 2/9 < 3/8. The rational number between $\frac{2}{9}$ and $\frac{3}{8}$ is $\frac{\frac{2}{9}+\frac{3}{8}}{2}= \frac{\frac{16+27}{72}}{2} = \frac{16+27}{2\times 72}$ = $\frac{43}{144}$ .

Hence, $\frac{3}{8}>\frac{43}{144}>\frac{2}{9}$ .

The descending order of the numbers is $\frac{3}{8}>\frac{43}{144}>\frac{2}{9}$ .

Example 9: Write three numbers whose decimal expansion are non-terminating and non-repeating.
Sol. We know that the decimal expansion of an irrational number is non-terminating and non-repeating.
So, the required numbers are $\sqrt{2}, \sqrt{3} \, \mathrm{and }\, 2+ \sqrt{3}$ .

Example 10: Find two rational and irrational numbers between $\sqrt{2}$ and $\sqrt{3}$ .
Sol. We have $\sqrt{2}=1.41421356............$ and $\sqrt{3}= 1.732050807...........$
If we consider the numbers 1.5 and 1.6 between $\sqrt{2}$ and $\sqrt{3}$ , then both of them are rational numbers.
Hence two rational numbers between $\sqrt{2}$ and $\sqrt{3}$ are 1.5 and 1.6 .
Now consider two numbers a= 1.500067839402…………………….. and b= 1.647834934839048394……………..
Clearly , a and b are two irrational numbers between $\sqrt{2}$ and $\sqrt{3}$ .

Example 11. Insert two irrational numbers between 5 and 6.
Sol: Let’s write 5 and 6 as square root , then, 5 = √25 and 6 = √36
Now, take the numbers √25 < √26 < √27 < √28 < √29 < √30 < √31 < √32 < √33 < √34 < √35 < √36.
Hence, any two irrational numbers between 5 and 6 is √29 and √30

Example 12 : Are the square roots of all positive integers irrational? If not, give an example of the square root of a number that is a rational number.
Sol. No, the square roots of all positive integers are not irrational. For example,
√4 = 2 is rational.
√25 = 3 is rational.
Hence, the square roots of positive integers 4 and 25 are not irrational.

Example 13 : Find three different irrational numbers between the rational numbers 5/7 and 9/11.
Sol. We have $\frac{5}{7}= 0.\overline{714285}$ and $\frac{9}{11}=0.\overline{81}$
Three different irrational numbers are:
(i) 0.74074007400074000074…
(ii) 0.77077007700077000077…
(iii) 0.80080008000080000080…

Example 14: Express the following in the form $\frac{p}{q}$ , where $p$ and $q$ are integers and $q\neq 0$ .
(i)
Sol. Ncert solution class 9 chapter 1-11
Assume that $x = 0.666.......$
Then, $10x = 6.6666........$
$10x = 6 + x$
$9x = 6$
$\Rightarrow x = \frac{2}{3}$

(ii) $0.4\overline{7}$

\begin{array}{l} 0.4 \overset{―}{7} = 0.4777 . . \end{array}

$= \frac{4}{10}+\frac{0.777...}{10}$

Assume that $x = 0.777........$
Then, $10x = 7.777........$
$10x = 7 + x$
$x = \frac{7}{9}$
$= \frac{4}{10}+\frac{0.777...}{10}$ $= \frac{4}{10}+ \frac{7}{90}$

$= \frac{36}{90}+\frac{7}{90} = \frac{43}{90}$

Therefore $0.4\overline{7}$ = $\frac{43}{90}$ .

Rational numbers class 9 (Unsolved examples with answers)

(1) Express each of the following recurring decimals as a rational numbers.

(a) $0.\bar{5}$
(b) $0.\overline{13}$
(c) $0.\overline{341}$
(d) $1.\overline{27}$
(e) $0.2\overline{35}$

2) State whether the following statements are true or false.
(a) Every rational number is a whole number.
(b) There are infinitely many rational numbers between any two given rational numbers.
(c) $\sqrt{17}$ is a rational number.
(d) Every irrational number is a real number.
(e) Every point on the number line is of the form $\sqrt{m}$ , where m is a natural number.
(f) Every real number is an irrational number.
(g) A number whose decimal expansion is terminating or non-terminating recurring is rational.
(h)The decimal expansion of an irrational number is non-terminating non-recurring.
(i) There is no least or greatest rational number.
(j) Every integer is a rational number.
(k) Every rational number is an integer.
(l) A decimal that ends after a finite number of digits is called terminating decimal .
(m) Every rational is expressible either as a terminating decimal or non-terminating recurring decimal.
(n) A number whose decimal expansion is terminating or non-terminating is not a rational.
(o) Non- terminating and non-repeating decimals are irrational numbers.

3) Express $2.\overline{36}+ 0.\overline{23}$ as a fraction in simplest form .

4) Express each of the following decimals in the form of $\frac{p}{q}$ , where $p , q$ are integers and $q\neq 0.$
(a) $1.3\overline{23}$ (b) $0.3\overline{178}$

5) which of the following numbers are irrational ?
(a) 0.02002000200002……………….
(b) $\sqrt{10}$
(c) (𝟓 + √𝟓)(𝟓 − √𝟓)
(d) $\sqrt[3]{27}$
(e) 2+ $\sqrt{3}$
(f) $\pi$
(g) 0.343443444344443…………..

6. Write a pair of irrational numbers whose product is rational.

7. Find an irrational number between $\frac{1}{7}$ and $\frac{2}{7}$ .

8. Classify the following numbers as rational or irrational :
(i) $\sqrt{23}$ (ii) $\sqrt{225}$ (iii) 0.3796
(iv) 7.478478… (v) 1.101001000100001… (vi ) $\sqrt{2}+21$