Ordering/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 denominator or convert them to decimal form, then compare their values.

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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 number and ending with the largest.

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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The symbol for 'less than' is <.

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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The symbol for 'greater than' is >.

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What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

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The symbol for 'equal to' is =.

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How do you order the numbers -2/3, -4/5, 8/15, and 3/5 from least to greatest?

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The order from least to greatest is -4/5, -2/3, 8/15, 3/5.

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What is the result of comparing -1.98 and -1.97?

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-1.98 < -1.97.

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Fill in the blank: 4 ____ -2.

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4 > -2.

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How do you order the numbers -12, 15, -1, and 3 from greatest to least?

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The order from greatest to least is 15, 3, -1, -12.