Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers

What is a rational number?

• A number that can be written as a fraction with integers.

• A number that cannot be written as a fraction.

• A number that is always negative.

• A number that is always positive.

Which of the following is true when comparing -12.4 and -12.65?

• -12.65 is equal to -12.4

• -12.65 is greater than -12.4

• -12.4 is greater than -12.65

• -12.4 is less than -12.65

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

When comparing 5/6 and 5/8, which is larger?

• Cannot be determined

• They are equal

• 5/8

• 5/6

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

On a number line, where would 5/8 be located in relation to 5/6?

• Cannot be determined

• At the same point as 5/6

• To the right of 5/6

• To the left of 5/6

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

Which of the following is true when comparing -5/6 and -5/8?

• -5/8 is greater than -5/6

• -5/6 is less than -5/8

• -5/8 is equal to -5/6

• -5/6 is greater than -5/8

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

How can you convert 2/3 to a decimal?

• 0.3

• 0.33 (repeating)

• 0.6

• 0.66 (repeating)

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

Which is greater: -1.8 or -1 2/3?

• Cannot be determined

• They are equal

• -1 2/3

• -1.8

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

What is the decimal equivalent of 2/3?

• 0.66 (repeating)

• 0.6

• 0.33 (repeating)

• 0.3

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

Which of the following is the correct order from least to greatest: -1.5, -1, 0.2, 1 3/4, 2.4?

• -1, -1.5, 0.2, 1 3/4, 2.4

• -1.5, -1, 0.2, 1 3/4, 2.4

• -1.5, 0.2, -1, 1 3/4, 2.4

• 0.2, -1.5, -1, 1 3/4, 2.4

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

Which number is closest to zero: -1.5, -1, 0.2, 1 3/4, 2.4?

• -1.5

• 1 3/4

• -1

• 0.2

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B