Ordering and 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 and then compare their values.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. It is used to compare two values, indicating that the value on the left is larger than the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. It is used to compare two values, indicating that the value on the left is smaller than the value 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 convert a percentage to a fraction?

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To convert a percentage to a fraction, divide the percentage by 100 and simplify if possible.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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

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Order the following from greatest to least: 0.5, 1/4, 0.75.

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0.75, 0.5, 1/4.

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What is the first step in ordering rational numbers?

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The first step is to convert all numbers to the same form, either all fractions or all decimals.

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If -3/4 is compared to -4/5, which is greater?

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-3/4 is greater than -4/5.