Ordering and Comparing Rational Numbers

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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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What is an integer?

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but does not include fractions or decimals.

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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, then compare their values.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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What does it mean to order numbers from least to greatest?

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Ordering numbers from least to greatest means arranging them in ascending order, starting with the smallest value and ending with the largest.

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3

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What is the greatest rational number among a set of numbers?

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The greatest rational number is the one with the highest value when all numbers are compared.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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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 process for ordering fractions with different denominators?

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To order fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert each fraction, and then compare their values.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What is the decimal equivalent of -3/4?

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The decimal equivalent of -3/4 is -0.75.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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How do you identify the least rational number in a set?

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The least rational number is the one with the lowest value when all numbers are compared.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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What is the significance of negative numbers in ordering?

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Negative numbers are less than zero and are ordered from least to greatest by their absolute values; the larger the absolute value, the smaller the number.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B