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

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How do you identify a rational number on a number line?

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A rational number can be located on a number line by finding its position relative to whole numbers and other fractions.

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What is the greatest rational number in the set: -3.5, -2 9/10, 0, -4/5?

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0 is the greatest rational number in this set.

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What is the least rational number in the set: 0, -1, -2.75, -4/10?

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-2.75 is the least rational number in this set.

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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 format (like decimals or fractions) and see which is larger or smaller.

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What does it mean if -3/4 > -1?

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It means that -3/4 is greater than -1 on the number line.

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What does it mean if -0.8 < -3/4?

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It means that -0.8 is less than -3/4 on the number line.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/5?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/5 is 0.2.

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What is the mixed number equivalent of 1.5?

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The mixed number equivalent of 1.5 is 1 1/2.

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How can you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.