Difference Between Fraction and Rational Number

There is a massive difference between a fraction and a rational number. The concept of “fractional numbers” and “rational numbers” are closely related but are different in various aspects.

It should be noted that “a fractional number is always a rational number but a rational number may or may not be a fractional number”.

Fraction: 

• Written in the form of a/b, where a and b are whole numbers, and b≠0
• All fractional numbers are rational
• ⅓, ¼, ⅛, etc.
• Note: Both are real numbers

Rational Numbers

• Written in the form of p/q, where p and q are integers, and q≠0
• All rational numbers are not fractions.
• 11/2, 3/-4, etc.