Between a rational and a irrational

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The discussion centers on the relationship between rational and irrational numbers, specifically the assertion that between any two rational numbers, there exists both a rational and an irrational number, and vice versa. The user highlights the concept using the notation where 'I' represents an irrational number and 'r' represents a rational number. The key insight is the definition of 'd' as the difference between an irrational and a rational number, emphasizing that there are always numbers of both types between any two unequal numbers. This is illustrated through decimal representation.

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Hello.
Between a rational and a irrational is there a rational? and a irrational? and vice-versa?
I know that between 2 rationals there is a rational and a irrational and that between 2 irrationals there is a rational and a irrational, but i cannot figure this out... please help.
Thanks.
 
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Let I be the irrational number and r be the rational number. If I > r, consider the number d = I - r.
 
between any two unequal number there is a rational and irrational number. It's easiest to see this in decimal representation.
 

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