Rational Numbers Review

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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What is the decimal equivalent of the fraction 1/4?

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The decimal equivalent of the fraction 1/4 is 0.25.

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How do you compare two rational numbers?

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To compare two rational numbers, convert them to a common denominator or convert them to decimal form and then compare their values.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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What is the value of -3.5 in fraction form?

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The value of -3.5 in fraction form is -7/2.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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What does the symbol '>' mean in comparing numbers?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than' and is used to indicate that the number on the left is larger than the number on the right.

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3

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What does the symbol '<' mean in comparing numbers?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than' and is used to indicate that the number on the left is smaller than the number on the right.

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3

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What is the value of -3.75 in fraction form?

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The value of -3.75 in fraction form is -15/4.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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How do you determine the greater of two negative fractions?

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To determine the greater of two negative fractions, compare their absolute values; the fraction with the smaller absolute value is greater.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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What is the process for adding two rational numbers?

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To add two rational numbers, find a common denominator, convert the fractions if necessary, and then add the numerators while keeping the denominator the same.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C