Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers

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

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

Ordering numbers in ascending order means arranging them from the smallest to the largest.

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

The least number in a set of rational numbers is the one with the smallest value when compared.

Positive rational numbers are greater than zero, while negative rational numbers are less than zero.

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

Zero is the dividing point between positive and negative rational numbers; all positive numbers are greater than zero, and all negative numbers are less.

The order from least to greatest is -2, -1, -0.5, 0.5.

-1.8 < 0.8, meaning -1.8 is less than 0.8.