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In which set does −17/3 belong?

In which set does −17/3 belong?-example-1
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Rational numbers
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Answer:

Rational Numbers

Explanation:

As,

Whole Numbers-

All the natural numbers that is 1,2,3..... and 0 are called whole numbers.

Integers-

All the negative numbers that is -1, -2, -3..... and positive numbers that is 1,2,3...... and 0 are called integers.

Rational Numbers-

All the fractional numbers like, 7/8, 3/7 ....., non fractional numbers like, -17/3 , -6/8 ..... and all integers are called rational numbers.

Hence,

As per the description -17/3 is a rational number.

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