Operations of Rational Numbers

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What is the result of adding two negative rational numbers?

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The result is a negative number, as you move further to the left on the number line.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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Multiply the numerators (top numbers) together and multiply the denominators (bottom numbers) together.

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What is the formula to find the distance between two rational numbers?

Back

Subtract the two numbers and take the absolute value of the result.

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What is the first step when multiplying or dividing mixed numbers?

Back

Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions.

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How can you order and compare rational numbers?

Back

Convert the rational numbers to decimals and compare their place values.

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as a fraction, where both the numerator and denominator are integers.

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What is the absolute value of a number?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction.

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What happens when you multiply a negative number by a positive number?

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The result is a negative number.

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What is the result of multiplying two negative numbers?

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The result is a positive number.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that result over the original denominator.