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<p>If a number is multiplied by the same number, the result is a square. The inverse of the square is a square root. The square root is used in various fields such as vehicle design, finance, etc. Here, we will discuss the square root of 49/16.</p>
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<p>If a number is multiplied by the same number, the result is a square. The inverse of the square is a square root. The square root is used in various fields such as vehicle design, finance, etc. Here, we will discuss the square root of 49/16.</p>
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<h2>What is the Square Root of 49/16?</h2>
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<h2>What is the Square Root of 49/16?</h2>
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<p>The<a>square</a>root is the inverse of the square of the<a>number</a>.</p>
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<p>The<a>square</a>root is the inverse of the square of the<a>number</a>.</p>
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<p>49/16 is a<a>rational number</a>.</p>
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<p>49/16 is a<a>rational number</a>.</p>
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<p>The square root of 49/16 can be expressed in both radical and<a>exponential form</a>.</p>
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<p>The square root of 49/16 can be expressed in both radical and<a>exponential form</a>.</p>
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<p>In radical form, it is expressed as √(49/16), whereas in exponential form it is (49/16)^(1/2). Simplifying the square root, we get √49/√16 = 7/4, which is a rational number because it can be expressed in the form of p/q, where p and q are<a>integers</a>and q ≠ 0.</p>
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<p>In radical form, it is expressed as √(49/16), whereas in exponential form it is (49/16)^(1/2). Simplifying the square root, we get √49/√16 = 7/4, which is a rational number because it can be expressed in the form of p/q, where p and q are<a>integers</a>and q ≠ 0.</p>
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<h2>Finding the Square Root of 49/16</h2>
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<h2>Finding the Square Root of 49/16</h2>
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<h2>Square Root of 49/16 by Simplification Method</h2>
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<h2>Square Root of 49/16 by Simplification Method</h2>
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<p>The simplification method is straightforward for numbers whose<a>numerator and denominator</a>are perfect squares.</p>
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<p>The simplification method is straightforward for numbers whose<a>numerator and denominator</a>are perfect squares.</p>
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<p>Here's how we simplify the square root of 49/16:</p>
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<p>Here's how we simplify the square root of 49/16:</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>Identify the perfect squares in the numerator and denominator. The numerator 49 is a perfect square, i.e., 72, and the denominator 16 is a perfect square, i.e., 42.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>Identify the perfect squares in the numerator and denominator. The numerator 49 is a perfect square, i.e., 72, and the denominator 16 is a perfect square, i.e., 42.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Express the square root of the<a>fraction</a>as the square root of the numerator over the square root of the denominator. √(49/16) = √49/√16</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Express the square root of the<a>fraction</a>as the square root of the numerator over the square root of the denominator. √(49/16) = √49/√16</p>
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<p><strong>Step 3:</strong>Simplify the square roots. √49 = 7 and √16 = 4, so √(49/16) = 7/4.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 3:</strong>Simplify the square roots. √49 = 7 and √16 = 4, so √(49/16) = 7/4.</p>
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<h2>Applications of the Square Root of 49/16</h2>
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<h2>Applications of the Square Root of 49/16</h2>
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<p>The square root of 49/16, being 7/4, is often used in various practical applications where<a>ratios</a>are involved.</p>
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<p>The square root of 49/16, being 7/4, is often used in various practical applications where<a>ratios</a>are involved.</p>
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<p>For instance, it can be used in fields like engineering, physics, and finance to simplify<a>complex fractions</a>and aid in calculations involving proportions and ratios.</p>
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<p>For instance, it can be used in fields like engineering, physics, and finance to simplify<a>complex fractions</a>and aid in calculations involving proportions and ratios.</p>
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<h2>Common Mistakes in Finding Square Roots</h2>
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<h2>Common Mistakes in Finding Square Roots</h2>
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<p>When working with square roots, particularly those involving fractions, there are common mistakes to be aware of:</p>
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<p>When working with square roots, particularly those involving fractions, there are common mistakes to be aware of:</p>
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<h2>Mistaking Simplification Steps</h2>
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<h2>Mistaking Simplification Steps</h2>
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<p>One common mistake is overlooking the need to simplify both the numerator and denominator separately before taking the square root.</p>
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<p>One common mistake is overlooking the need to simplify both the numerator and denominator separately before taking the square root.</p>
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<p>For instance, not recognizing that √(49/16) should be simplified to √49/√16 before finding the square root.</p>
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<p>For instance, not recognizing that √(49/16) should be simplified to √49/√16 before finding the square root.</p>
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<h2>Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in the Square Root of 49/16</h2>
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<h2>Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in the Square Root of 49/16</h2>
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<p>Students may make errors while finding the square root of fractions, such as misapplying simplification steps or overlooking the need to express the square root in its simplest form.</p>
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<p>Students may make errors while finding the square root of fractions, such as misapplying simplification steps or overlooking the need to express the square root in its simplest form.</p>
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<p>Here are some common mistakes and how to avoid them.</p>
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<p>Here are some common mistakes and how to avoid them.</p>
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<h3>Problem 1</h3>
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<h3>Problem 1</h3>
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<p>Can you help Max find the area of a square box if its side length is given as √(49/16)?</p>
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<p>Can you help Max find the area of a square box if its side length is given as √(49/16)?</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>The area of the square is 49/16 square units.</p>
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<p>The area of the square is 49/16 square units.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>The area of the square = side2.</p>
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<p>The area of the square = side2.</p>
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<p>The side length is given as √(49/16).</p>
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<p>The side length is given as √(49/16).</p>
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<p>Area of the square = (7/4)2 = 49/16.</p>
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<p>Area of the square = (7/4)2 = 49/16.</p>
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<p>Therefore, the area of the square box is 49/16 square units.</p>
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<p>Therefore, the area of the square box is 49/16 square units.</p>
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<h3>Problem 2</h3>
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<h3>Problem 2</h3>
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<p>A square-shaped plot measuring 49/16 square meters is built; if each of the sides is √(49/16), what will be the square meters of half of the plot?</p>
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<p>A square-shaped plot measuring 49/16 square meters is built; if each of the sides is √(49/16), what will be the square meters of half of the plot?</p>
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<p>The plot measures 49/32 square meters.</p>
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<p>The plot measures 49/32 square meters.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>We can divide the given area by 2 since the plot is square-shaped.</p>
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<p>We can divide the given area by 2 since the plot is square-shaped.</p>
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<p>Dividing 49/16 by 2 = 49/32.</p>
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<p>Dividing 49/16 by 2 = 49/32.</p>
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<p>So half of the plot measures 49/32 square meters.</p>
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<p>So half of the plot measures 49/32 square meters.</p>
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<p>Well explained 👍</p>
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<p>Well explained 👍</p>
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<h3>Problem 3</h3>
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<h3>Problem 3</h3>
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<p>Calculate √(49/16) x 8.</p>
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<p>Calculate √(49/16) x 8.</p>
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<p>14</p>
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<p>14</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>First, find the square root of 49/16, which is 7/4.</p>
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<p>First, find the square root of 49/16, which is 7/4.</p>
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<p>Then, multiply 7/4 by 8.</p>
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<p>Then, multiply 7/4 by 8.</p>
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<p>(7/4) x 8 = 56/4 = 14.</p>
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<p>(7/4) x 8 = 56/4 = 14.</p>
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<h3>Problem 4</h3>
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<h3>Problem 4</h3>
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<p>What will be the square root of (25/16 + 24/16)?</p>
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<p>What will be the square root of (25/16 + 24/16)?</p>
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<p>The square root is 3.</p>
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<p>The square root is 3.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>To find the square root, first sum the fractions:</p>
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<p>To find the square root, first sum the fractions:</p>
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<p>(25/16 + 24/16) = 49/16.</p>
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<p>(25/16 + 24/16) = 49/16.</p>
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<p>Then, √(49/16) = 7/4 = 1.75.</p>
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<p>Then, √(49/16) = 7/4 = 1.75.</p>
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<p>Therefore, the square root of (25/16 + 24/16) is 3.</p>
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<p>Therefore, the square root of (25/16 + 24/16) is 3.</p>
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<h3>Problem 5</h3>
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<h3>Problem 5</h3>
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<p>Find the perimeter of a rectangle if its length ‘l’ is √(49/16) units and the width ‘w’ is 3 units.</p>
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<p>Find the perimeter of a rectangle if its length ‘l’ is √(49/16) units and the width ‘w’ is 3 units.</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>The perimeter of the rectangle is 11.5 units.</p>
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<p>The perimeter of the rectangle is 11.5 units.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>Perimeter of the rectangle = 2 × (length + width).</p>
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<p>Perimeter of the rectangle = 2 × (length + width).</p>
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<p>Perimeter = 2 × (7/4 + 3)</p>
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<p>Perimeter = 2 × (7/4 + 3)</p>
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<p>= 2 × (1.75 + 3)</p>
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<p>= 2 × (1.75 + 3)</p>
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<p>= 2 × 4.75</p>
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<p>= 2 × 4.75</p>
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<p>= 9.5 units.</p>
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<p>= 9.5 units.</p>
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<h2>FAQ on Square Root of 49/16</h2>
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<h2>FAQ on Square Root of 49/16</h2>
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<h3>1.What is √(49/16) in its simplest form?</h3>
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<h3>1.What is √(49/16) in its simplest form?</h3>
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<p>The<a>prime factorization</a>of 49 and 16 results in perfect squares, so the simplest form of √(49/16) = √49/√16 = 7/4.</p>
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<p>The<a>prime factorization</a>of 49 and 16 results in perfect squares, so the simplest form of √(49/16) = √49/√16 = 7/4.</p>
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<h3>2.What are the factors of 49/16?</h3>
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<h3>2.What are the factors of 49/16?</h3>
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<p>Factors of 49/16 are derived from the<a>factors</a>of 49 and 16 individually. 49 has factors 1, 7, 49, and 16 has factors 1, 2, 4, 8, 16.</p>
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<p>Factors of 49/16 are derived from the<a>factors</a>of 49 and 16 individually. 49 has factors 1, 7, 49, and 16 has factors 1, 2, 4, 8, 16.</p>
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<h3>3.Calculate the square of 49/16.</h3>
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<h3>3.Calculate the square of 49/16.</h3>
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<p>We get the square of 49/16 by multiplying the number by itself, which is (49/16) x (49/16) = 2401/256.</p>
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<p>We get the square of 49/16 by multiplying the number by itself, which is (49/16) x (49/16) = 2401/256.</p>
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<h3>4.Is 49/16 a rational number?</h3>
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<h3>4.Is 49/16 a rational number?</h3>
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<p>Yes, 49/16 is a rational number as it can be expressed as the<a>ratio</a>of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.</p>
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<p>Yes, 49/16 is a rational number as it can be expressed as the<a>ratio</a>of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.</p>
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<h3>5.What is the decimal representation of √(49/16)?</h3>
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<h3>5.What is the decimal representation of √(49/16)?</h3>
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<h2>Important Glossaries for the Square Root of 49/16</h2>
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<h2>Important Glossaries for the Square Root of 49/16</h2>
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<ul><li><strong>Square root:</strong>A square root is the inverse of squaring a number. For example, if 42 = 16, then the square root of 16 is √16 = 4. </li>
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<ul><li><strong>Square root:</strong>A square root is the inverse of squaring a number. For example, if 42 = 16, then the square root of 16 is √16 = 4. </li>
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<li><strong>Rational number:</strong>A rational number is a number that can be expressed as the quotient of two integers, with the denominator not equal to zero. 49/16 is rational.</li>
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<li><strong>Rational number:</strong>A rational number is a number that can be expressed as the quotient of two integers, with the denominator not equal to zero. 49/16 is rational.</li>
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<li><strong>Perfect square:</strong>A perfect square is a number that is the square of an integer. Both 49 and 16 are perfect squares.</li>
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<li><strong>Perfect square:</strong>A perfect square is a number that is the square of an integer. Both 49 and 16 are perfect squares.</li>
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<li><strong>Fraction:</strong>A fraction is a numerical quantity that is not a whole number, represented by two numbers separated by a slash, like 49/16.</li>
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<li><strong>Fraction:</strong>A fraction is a numerical quantity that is not a whole number, represented by two numbers separated by a slash, like 49/16.</li>
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<li><strong>Decimal:</strong>A decimal number includes a whole number and a fractional part separated by a decimal point, such as 1.75.</li>
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<li><strong>Decimal:</strong>A decimal number includes a whole number and a fractional part separated by a decimal point, such as 1.75.</li>
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<h3>About the Author</h3>
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<p>Jaskaran Singh Saluja is a math wizard with nearly three years of experience as a math teacher. His expertise is in algebra, so he can make algebra classes interesting by turning tricky equations into simple puzzles.</p>
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