Ordering Rational Numbers

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What is a rational number?

Back

A rational number is any number that can be expressed as a fraction, where both the numerator and the denominator are integers, and the denominator is not zero.

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How do you compare two rational numbers?

Back

To compare two rational numbers, convert them to a common denominator or decimal form, then determine which is greater or lesser.

Front

What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

Back

0.5

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/4?

Back

0.75

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How do you represent -3.4 on a number line?

Back

-3.4 is located to the left of -3 and to the right of -4 on the number line.

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What is the value of -2.5 compared to -3.4?

Back

-2.5 is greater than -3.4.

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What is the fraction representation of 0.8?

Back

0.8 can be represented as 8/10 or 4/5.

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How do you find the position of a rational number on a number line?

Back

To find the position, identify the whole numbers it lies between and divide the segments into equal parts based on the denominator.

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What is the value of -0.75 on a number line?

Back

-0.75 is located between -1 and 0, closer to -1.

Front

Which is greater: 0.4 or 0.5?

Back

0.5 is greater than 0.4.