Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers

What is a rational number?

• A number that is only an integer.

• A number with non-repeating decimal parts.

• A number that cannot be expressed as a fraction.

• A number that can be expressed as the quotient of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

What does LCD stand for in the context of rational numbers?

• Lowest Calculated Denominator

• Least Common Denominator

• Largest Common Denominator

• Least Composite Denominator

How do you find the LCD for the fractions 2/5 and 3/4?

• Subtract the numerators

• Add the denominators

• Find the least common multiple of the denominators

• Multiply the numerators

If you have fractions 5/8 and 7/12, which one is larger after finding a common denominator?

• Both are equal

• 7/12

• Cannot be determined

• 5/8

What is the decimal equivalent of 3/8?

• 0.350

• 0.385

• 0.375

• 0.325

Which is larger: 3.375 or 3.6?

• It varies

• Both are equal

• 3.6

• 3.375

What is the repeating decimal form of 1/9?

• 0.111...

• 0.101...

• 0.123...

• 0.112...

Which is greater: 0.1 or 0.11 repeating?

• 0.1

• 0.11 repeating

• Both are the same

• It cannot be determined

How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

• Add the numerator to the denominator

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator

What method can be used to compare two rational numbers?

• Multiplying both numbers by 100

• Adding both numbers

• Finding a common denominator or converting to decimals

• Comparing their numerators only