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What are rational numbers?

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Rational numbers are numbers 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 add two rational numbers with different denominators?

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To add two rational numbers with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with that denominator, and then add the numerators.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the process for subtracting rational numbers?

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To subtract rational numbers, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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How do you multiply two rational numbers?

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To multiply two rational numbers, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2C

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What is the procedure for dividing rational numbers?

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To divide rational numbers, multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor (the second fraction).

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2C

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/2 is 0.5.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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What is the significance of negative numbers in rational number operations?

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Negative numbers indicate values less than zero and affect the outcome of operations, such as changing the sign of the result when added or subtracted.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the result of adding a positive rational number and a negative rational number?

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The result depends on the absolute values of the numbers; if the positive number is greater, the result is positive, and if the negative number is greater, the result is negative.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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How do you find the sum of multiple rational numbers?

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To find the sum of multiple rational numbers, add them pairwise, ensuring to use a common denominator when necessary.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C