Rational Numbers

Like integers, rational numbers can be arbitrarily large. For example:

Rational numbers will not be converted to decimals unless you explicitly ask Axiom to do so. To convert a rational number to a decimal, use the function numeric. Here's an example:

You can find the numerator and denominator of rational numbers using the functions numer and denom, respectively.

To factor the numerator and denominator of a fraction, use the following command: