Consider the expression 5/2 + 3/2 will the sum of the two rational numbers produce a rational number explain the reasoning and one to two sentences

Yes, the sum of the two rational numbers \( \frac{5}{2} + \frac{3}{2} \) produces a rational number. This is because the sum of two rational numbers is always rational, and in this case, \( \frac{5 + 3}{2} = \frac{8}{2} = 4 \), which is a whole number and thus also rational.