Rational numbers can be added or multiplied in any __________

Solution:

Rational numbers are positive or negative fractions

They follow commutative property under addition and multiplication

They can be added or multiplied in any order.

For example, 1/2 + 1/2 = 1 : 1/2 + 1/2 = 1

(2/3) × (1/4) = 2/12 = 1/6 : (1/4) × (2/3) = 2/12 = 1/6

✦ Try This: Rational numbers exhibit commutative property under subtraction.

The example as 1/2 - 1/4 = 1/4 :: 1/4 - 1/2 = -1/4

Hence, rational numbers don't exhibit commutative property under subtraction.

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Maths Chapter 1

NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 1 Problem 42

Rational numbers can be added or multiplied in any __________

Summary:

Rational numbers can be added or multiplied in any order.

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