Compare 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 compare two rational numbers?

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To compare two rational numbers, convert them to a common denominator or convert them to decimal form and then compare their values.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. It is used to compare two values where the value on the left is larger than the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. It is used to compare two values where the value on the left is smaller than the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. It indicates that two values are the same.

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Order the following from least to greatest: 1/2, 0.3, 3/10, 0.4

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0.3, 3/10, 0.4, 1/2

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Convert 3/4 to a decimal.

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3/4 = 0.75

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Convert 0.6 to a fraction.

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0.6 = 6/10 = 3/5 after simplification.

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If a < b and b < c, what can you conclude about a and c?

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You can conclude that a < c.

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What is the first step in comparing fractions?

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Find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.