MCQ
The numerical expression $\frac{3}{8}+\frac{(-5)}{7}=\frac{-19}{56}$ shows that:
  • A
    Rational numbers are closed under addition.
  • Rational numbers are not closed under addition.
  • C
    Rational numbers are closed under multiplication.
  • D
    Addition of rational numbers is not commutative.

Answer

Correct option: B.
Rational numbers are not closed under addition.
We have $\frac{3}{8}+\frac{(-5)}{7}=\frac{-19}{56}$
Show that rational numbers are closed under addition.
$\Big[\frac{3}{8}$ and $\frac{-5}{7}$ are rational numbers and their addition is $\frac{-19}{56}$ which is also rational number$\Big]$
Note The sun of any two rational numbers is always a rational number.

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