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Compare and Order Rational Numbers

Judi Rakowsky

Created by Judi Rakowsky

20 questions

7th Grade

Math

Updated Oct 2026

Compare and Order Rational Numbers is a free printable Grade 7 mathematics worksheet with an answer key. It gives students 20 questions—16 multiple choice, 2 multiple select, and 2 fill-in-the-blank items—to compare and sequence rational numbers presented as fractions, decimals, percentages, integers, and mixed numbers. Students practise ordering values from least to greatest or greatest to least, selecting the correct <, >, or = symbol, identifying the greatest or smallest number, and recognizing equivalent representations such as 40%, 2/5, and 0.4. The worksheet also includes negative rational numbers and inequalities, helping students reason about their positions and enter ordered sets accurately in written form. It is designed for Grade 7 math instruction, independent practice, review, or assessment of rational-number comparison skills.

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Compare and Order Rational Numbers

Total questions: 20

Name
Class
Date
1.
Put the following in order LEAST to GREATEST:
125%, 5/3, 12.4
a)
5/3, 12.4, 125%
b)
12.4, 5/3, 125%
c)
125%, 5/3, 12.4
d)
125%, 12.4, 5/3
2.
Order 5/8, 0.5, 58.3% from greatest to least.
a)
5/8, 0.5, 58.3%
b)
5/8, 58.3%, 0.5
c)
58.3%, 5/8, 0.5
d)
58.3%, 0.5, 5/8
3.
List the following in descending order.

List the following in descending order.

a)

19/20, 19%, 0.192

b)

0.192, 19%, 19/20

c)

19/20, 0.192, 19%

d)

19%, 0.192, 19/20

4.
Which symbol makes the statement true?
Which symbol makes the statement true?
a)
<
b)
>
c)
=
5.
Choose <, >, or = to fill in the circle and create a true statement.
Choose <, >, or = to fill in the circle and create a true statement.
a)
<
b)
>
c)
=
6.
Choose <, >, or = to fill in the circle and create a true statement.
Choose <, >, or = to fill in the circle and create a true statement.
a)
<
b)
>
c)
=
7.
Which symbol makes the statement true?
Which symbol makes the statement true?
a)
<
b)
>
c)
=
8.
Put the following in Descending (greatest to least) order:
.25, 1/3, 30%
a)
30%, .25, 1/3
b)
1/3, 30%, .25
c)
30%, 1/3, .25
d)
.25, 30%, 1/3
9.

Which of the following inequalities are correct?

a)

−27<−37-\frac{2}{7}<-\frac{3}{7}

b)

0>−370>-\frac{3}{7}

c)

−37<−27-\frac{3}{7}<-\frac{2}{7}

10.

Order the following numbers from least to greatest. Place the lowest number on the left. Place one space between each number. No commas.


-62, -19, -42, 0

(a)  

11.

Which of the following inequalities are correct?


Choose all answers that apply. 

a)

−23<−13-\frac{2}{3}<-\frac{1}{3}

b)

−13<−23-\frac{1}{3}<-\frac{2}{3}

c)

0>−230>-\frac{2}{3}

12.

Which number is the greatest? 

 54   ,  1825  ,    1.3\frac{5}{4}\ \ \ ,\ \ 1\frac{8}{25}\ \ ,\ \ \ \ 1.3  

a)

 54\frac{5}{4}  

b)

 18251\frac{8}{25}  

c)

 1.31.3  

13.

Which number is the smallest?


 19  ,   −0.1    ,  −212\frac{1}{9}\ \ ,\ \ \ -0.1\ \ \ \ ,\ \ -\frac{2}{12}  

a)

 19\frac{1}{9}  

b)

 −0.1-0.1  

c)

 −212-\frac{2}{12}  

14.

 Order the following numbers from least to greatest.

Place the smallest number on the left. Add one space between each number. No commas. Type fractions using "/". Example:  14\frac{1}{4}  as 1/4


 −143 ,    −5.1 ,  −4-\frac{14}{3}\ ,\ \ \ \ -5.1\ ,\ \ -4  



(a)  

15.

Which shows three equivalent numbers?

a)

40%, 25, 0.440\%,\ \frac{2}{5},\ 0.4

b)

7, 7%, 71007,\ 7\%,\ \frac{7}{100}

c)

35, 0.66, 66%\frac{3}{5},\ 0.66,\ 66\%

d)

0.15, 15, 15%0.15,\ \frac{1}{5},\ 15\%

16.

Which of the statements is true?

a)

0.45<45%0.45<45\%

b)

0.66<130.66<\frac{1}{3}

c)

85 %>2385\ \%>\frac{2}{3}

d)

12>55%\frac{1}{2}>55\%

17.

Which list of values is ordered from GREATEST to LEAST?

a)

0.27, 411, 15, 25%0.27,\ \frac{4}{11},\ \frac{1}{5},\ 25\%

b)

0.27, 25%, 411, 150.27,\ 25\%,\ \frac{4}{11},\ \frac{1}{5}

c)

411, 0.27, 15, 25%\frac{4}{11},\ 0.27,\ \frac{1}{5},\ 25\%

d)

411, 0.27, 25%, 15\frac{4}{11},\ 0.27,\ 25\%,\ \frac{1}{5}

18.

Which number has the LEAST value?

a)

2 342\ \frac{3}{4}

b)

52\frac{5}{2}

c)

2.622.62

d)

245%245\%

19.

Place the numbers in order from least to greatest.

a)

0.08, 0.875, 60%, 590.08,\ 0.875,\ 60\%,\ \frac{5}{9}

b)

0.08, 59, 60%, 0.8750.08,\ \frac{5}{9},\ 60\%,\ 0.875

c)

59, 60%, 0.875, 0.08\frac{5}{9},\ 60\%,\ 0.875,\ 0.08

d)

60%, 59, 0.875, 0.0860\%,\ \frac{5}{9},\ 0.875,\ 0.08

20.
Paulina made the table below to show the distance she hit each of 4 golf balls as a portion of the full length of the golf…

Paulina made the table below to show the distance she hit each of 4 golf balls as a portion of the full length of the golf range. Which golf went the furthest distance?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

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Compare and Order Rational Numbers

Total questions: 20

1.
c) 125%, 5/3, 12.4
2.
b) 5/8, 58.3%, 0.5
3.
c)

19/20, 0.192, 19%

4.
a) <
5.
b) >
6.
b) >
7.
c) =
8.
b) 1/3, 30%, .25
9.
b)

0>−370>-\frac{3}{7}

, c)

−37<−27-\frac{3}{7}<-\frac{2}{7}

10.
-62 -42 -19 0
11.
a)

−23<−13-\frac{2}{3}<-\frac{1}{3}

, c)

0>−230>-\frac{2}{3}

12.
b)

 18251\frac{8}{25}  

13.
c)

 −212-\frac{2}{12}  

14.
-5.1 -14/3 -4
15.
a)

40%, 25, 0.440\%,\ \frac{2}{5},\ 0.4

16.
c)

85 %>2385\ \%>\frac{2}{3}

17.
d)

411, 0.27, 25%, 15\frac{4}{11},\ 0.27,\ 25\%,\ \frac{1}{5}

18.
d)

245%245\%

19.
b)

0.08, 59, 60%, 0.8750.08,\ \frac{5}{9},\ 60\%,\ 0.875

20.
b)

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What does the Compare and Order Rational Numbers worksheet cover?

This Grade 7 worksheet builds skill in comparing and ordering rational numbers written as fractions, decimals, percentages, integers, and mixed numbers. Its 20 items ask students to arrange values in ascending or descending order, choose <, >, or =, identify the greatest or smallest value, select all true inequalities, and recognize equivalent representations.

How can I use this worksheet to teach students to compare and order rational numbers?

First model converting values such as percentages, fractions, and decimals to a common form, then use a number line to discuss why negative values farther left are smaller. Have students explain the comparison before completing the multiple-choice and multiple-select items, and finish with the fill-in-the-blank ordering questions to check whether they can apply the process independently.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this rational numbers worksheet?

Students may reverse the order requested, especially when switching between least-to-greatest and greatest-to-least, or compare negative numbers as though a larger absolute value were larger. They may also treat non-equivalent fraction, decimal, and percentage forms as equal, overlook one correct choice in the multiple-select inequalities, or enter the fill-in answers with commas instead of the required spaces.

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