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 a fraction or ratio of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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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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What is the least to greatest order of the following numbers: 0.54, 2/5, 0.45?

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2/5, 0.45, 0.54

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Which is greater: 4/5 or 0.67?

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4/5 is greater than 0.67.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'.

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How can you identify a set of rational numbers?

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A set of rational numbers can be identified if all numbers can be expressed as fractions or ratios of integers.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/8?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/8 is 0.375.

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How do you compare two rational numbers?

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To compare two rational numbers, convert them to the same form (either both as fractions or both as decimals) and then compare their values.