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 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 decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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0.5

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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 to decimals or both to fractions) and then compare their values.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

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How do you order rational numbers from least to greatest?

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Convert all numbers to the same form (either decimals or fractions) and then arrange them based on their values.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/4?

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0.75

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What is the value of 0.6 in fraction form?

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3/5

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How many rational numbers are greater than 0.5 in the set {0.35, 4/5, 1/3, 0.75}?

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Two (4/5 and 0.75).

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What is the decimal equivalent of 2/5?

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0.4