Full Idea
We can think of rational numbers as providing answers to division problems involving integers.
Gist of Idea
Rational numbers give answers to division problems with integers
Source
A.George / D.J.Velleman (Philosophies of Mathematics [2002], Ch.3)
Book Reference
George,A/Velleman D.J.: 'Philosophies of Mathematics' [Blackwell 2002], p.69
A Reaction
Cf. Idea 10102.
Related Idea
Idea 10102 The integers are answers to subtraction problems involving natural numbers [George/Velleman]