What conclusion can be drawn about the number 1/2 in terms of rationality?

The conclusion that 1/2 is rational but not an integer is accurate because a rational number is defined as any number that can be expressed in the form of a fraction where both the numerator and the denominator are integers, and the denominator is not zero. In this case, 1/2 fits the criterion, as it can be expressed as the fraction with 1 as the numerator and 2 as the denominator.

However, 1/2 is not an integer. Integers are whole numbers—they can be positive, negative, or zero—but they do not include fractions or decimals. Since 1/2 represents a value that is between 0 and 1, it does not classify as a whole number, thereby confirming that while it is rational, it fails to meet the criteria for being an integer.