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by pfdietz 725 days ago
There are proofs that pi and e are irrational. These proofs aren't entirely trivial (especially for pi), but they're not very long. There are longer proofs that neither number is algebraic (solution to a polynomial equation with rational coefficients.)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proof_that_e_is_irrational

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proof_that_%CF%80_is_irrationa...

The "third" fundamental constant of mathematics, Euler's constant, is thought to be irrational but there is as yet no proof (so it's conceivable it could be rational!)