Ordering Rational Numbers Flashcard

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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 a/b, where a and b are integers and b is not zero.

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How do you order rational numbers?

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To order rational numbers, convert them to a common format (like decimals or fractions with a common denominator) and compare their values.

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What is the difference between whole numbers and integers?

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Whole numbers are non-negative numbers (0, 1, 2, ...), while integers include all whole numbers and their negative counterparts (..., -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, ...).

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What does it mean for a number to be negative?

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A negative number is a number less than zero, represented with a minus sign (-).

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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What is the greatest rational number among 0.702, 8/11, 7/9, and -0.723?

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7/9 is the greatest rational number among the options.

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What is the value of 1/2 compared to -1/2?

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1/2 is greater than -1/2.

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What are the classifications of the number -4?

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-4 is classified as an integer and a rational number.

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What is the ascending order of the numbers -12.3, -12.75, -12, and -12.25?

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The ascending order is -12.75, -12.3, -12.25, -12.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, used to compare or add them.