Let’s assume on the contrary that \(\frac{2}{\sqrt7}\) is a rational number. Then, there exist co-prime positive integers a and b such that
\(\frac{2}{\sqrt7}\) = \(\frac{a}{b}\)
⇒ √7 =\(\frac{2b}{a}\)
⇒ √7 is rational [∵ 2, a and b are integers ∴ \(\frac{2b}{a}\) is a rational number]
This contradicts the fact that √7 is irrational. So, our assumption is incorrect.
Hence, \(\frac{2}{\sqrt7}\) is an irrational number.