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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How do you compare two rational numbers?

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To compare two rational numbers, convert them to a common format (either both as fractions or both as decimals) and then determine which is greater, lesser, or equal.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

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What is the decimal equivalent of -3/5?

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-3/5 = -0.6.

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Which is greater: -0.6 or -3/5?

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-0.6 = -3/5.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

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What is the decimal equivalent of 6/13?

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6/13 ≈ 0.4615.

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Which is greater: 6/13 or 24/52?

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6/13 = 24/52.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 7/8?

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7/8 = 0.875.

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Which is greater: 0.877 or 7/8?

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0.877 > 7/8.

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How do you identify the smallest number among a set of rational numbers?

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To identify the smallest number, compare each number and find the one with the lowest value.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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Which number is the smallest: -0.5, -0.07, -1, 0.002?

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-1 is the smallest.

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