Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers

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*Front:* Rational numbers

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any number that can be expressed as the ratio of two integers, and this includes both positive and negative numbers

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*Front:* Ordering rational numbers

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by converting to equivalent fractions or decimals

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*Front:* Ordering rational numbers

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from least to greatest or vice versa

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*Front:* Converting fractions

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turn fractions into decimals for straightforward comparison

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*Front:* Comparing negative rational numbers

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Use absolute values to determine which is greater

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Absolute Value

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Absolute value is always a positive number as it simply means how far from zero a number is on the number line.

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*Front:* Simplifying fractions

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reduce fractions to their simplest form by dividing the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor

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*Front:* Mixed numbers

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a whole number combined with a fraction, e.g., 2 1/3

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*Front:* Reciprocal of a fraction

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flip the numerator and the denominator, e.g., the reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3