Comparing and Ordering 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 the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. It is used to compare two numbers where the number on the left is smaller than the number on the right.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. It is used to compare two numbers where the number on the left is larger than the number on the right.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. It indicates that two values are the same.

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How do you determine which of two fractions is greater?

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To determine which of two fractions is greater, find a common denominator or convert them to decimal form and compare.

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