Compare and Order 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 compare absolute values of rational numbers?

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To compare absolute values, ignore the signs and compare the numbers as if they were positive.

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What is the absolute value of -5?

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The absolute value of -5 is 5.

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How do you order rational numbers from least to greatest?

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Convert all numbers to a common format (fractions or decimals) and then compare them.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 6/8?

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The decimal equivalent of 6/8 is 0.75.

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Which is greater: 0.789 or 0.774?

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0.789 is greater than 0.774.

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If Tammy read 7.75 hours and Kelley read 7.69 hours, who read more?

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Tammy read more than Kelley.

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What is the first step in comparing two rational numbers?

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Convert them to the same format (either both as fractions or both as decimals).

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What is the absolute value of |-10|?

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The absolute value of |-10| is 10.

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How do you determine which fraction is larger: 5/6 or 6/8?

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Convert both fractions to a common denominator or decimal to compare.