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Ordering and Comparing Rational Numbers

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 4hrs 14mins

Name

Class

Date

Which is ordered from least to greatest?

1/4, -3/7, 1/2

-3/7, 1/2, 1/4

1/2, 1/4, -3/7

-3/7, 1/4, 1/2

James measured the lengths of his five favorite books in inches. Which list shows the lengths in order from least to greatest?

8.25 in., 8.52 in., 8.45 in., 8.54., 8.24.,

8.24 in., 8.25 in., 8.45 in., 8.52., 8.54 in.

8.54 in., 8.52 in., 8.45 in., 8.25 in., 8.24 in.

8.45 in., 8.54 in., 8.25 in., 8.52 in., 8.24 in.

Fill in the blank with the correct sign >, < , or =
-3/4 ________ -4/5

Hunter finished 3/8 of his homework before supper. Macy finished 2/3 of her homework before supper. Which statement correctly compares the fractions?

3/8 < 2/3

3/8 > 2/3

3/8 = 2/3

2/3 < 3/8

Marcia, Jim, Kyle, and Jen decided to participate in Bear Relays to see who could run the fastest. Marcia's time was 56.24 seconds. Jim's time was 56.20 seconds. Kyle's time was 56.287 seconds. Jen's time was 56.29 seconds. Which runner had the fastest time?

Marcia

Jim

Kyle

Jen

Compare.
1.75 1¾

Order -2/3, -4/5, 8/15 and 3/5 from least to greatest

-4/5, -2/3, 8/15, 3/5

8/15, 3/5, -2/3, -4/5

-2/3, 3/5, -4/5, 8/15

-2/3, -4/5, 3/5, 8/15

Three students were reading the same novel. Romaisa read 3/5 of the novel, Syed read 17/25 of the novel, and Felix read 0.63 of the novel. Who has read the most?

Romaisa

Syed

Felix

Which comparison symbol should be placed between the two numbers?
-1.98 -1.97

10.

Which is the least: 0.06 or 0.060

0.06

They are equal.

0.060

Depends on the time of day.

11.

Fill in the blank with the correct sign: <, > or =.
-3 ____ -7

12.

Fill in the blank with the correct sign: <, > or =.
4 ____ -2

13.

Order from greatest to least: -12, 15, -1, 3,

15, 3, -1, -12

15, 3, -12, -1

-1, -12, 3, 15

-12, -1, 3, 15

14.

Monday's temperature was -3°F and Tuesday's was -5°F. Which day was colder?

neither they were equal

Monday

Tuesday

Friday

15.

Which of these values is the LEAST?

-3

65%

1/2

16.

Which comparison symbol should be placed between the two numbers?

17.

Which comparison symbol should be placed between the two numbers?

18.

Which correctly orders the following decimals and fractions from least to greatest?
3/12, 8/9, 0.75, 0.22

0.22, 3/12, 0.75, 8/9

0.22, 0.75, 8/9, 3/12

8/9, 0.75, 3/12, 0.22

0.75, 8/9 0.22, 3/12

19.

Fill in the blank with the correct sign >, < , or =
-3.4 ________ -2.5

20.

Place the numbers from least to greatest.
-2.5, -3.5, -1.5, -2.4, 0, -3.75

-3.75, -3.5, -2.5, -2.4, -1.5, 0

0, -1.5, -2.4, -2.5, -3.5, -3.75

-1.5, -2.4, -2.5, -3.5, -3.75, 0

0, -3.75, -3.5, -2.5, -2.4, -1.5

21.

Place the following numbers from greatest to least.
-10, 12, -2, 0, 1, -12

12, 1, 0, -2, -10, -12

-12, -10, -2, 0, 1, 12

12, -12, -10, -2, 1, 0

12, 1, 0, -12, -10, -2

22.

When you're comparing numbers using the number line, the number to the farthest right has the ___________________ values

Lowest

Greatest

23.

Which number is an integer?

-1/2

0.2

3/4

-2

24.

Isabella’s recipe for muffins calls for 3/10 teaspoon of ginger, 0.5 teaspoon of nutmeg, and 11/25 teaspoon of cinnamon. Write the spices in order from the greatest to least amounts.

ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon

ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg

cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger

nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger

25.

Which of these is represented by a negative number?

an elevation above sea level

a temperature below zero

a positive electrical charge

26.

Which number is the smallest?
-7, 2, -9, 0, 3, -8

-7

-8

-9

27.

Write the following numbers in order from least to greatest.
3, 7, -2, -9, 0, -3, -11

-2, -3, -9, -11, 0, 3, 7

7, 3, 0, -2, -3, -9, -11

-11, -9, -2, -3, 0, 3, 7

-11, -9, -3, -2, 0, 3, 7

28.

What is the opposite of 9?

9 doesn't have an opposite.

-9

29.

Fill in the blank with the correct sign: <, >, or =.
-5/8 _____ -2/5

30.

Which is ordered in ascending (ascending means least to greatest) order?

1/4, -3/7, 1/2

-3/7, 1/2, 1/4

1/2, 1/4, -3/7

-3/7, 1/4, 1/2

31.

Put the rational numbers in order from least to greatest.
-1, -1.1, -1.5, -1.15, -0.5

^{-1.5, -1.15, -1.1, -1, -0.5}

^{-1.1, -1, -1.5, -1.15, -0.5}

^{-0.5, -1.1, -1, -1.5, -1.15}

32.

Which is ordered in ascending (ascending means least to greatest) order?

^{1/2, 3/4, 1/4, 2/3}

^{1/2, 2/3, 1/4, 3/4}

^{1/4, 1/2, 2/3, 3/4}

33.

Which is ordered in ascending (ascending means least to greatest) order?

^{-12.3, -12.75, -12, -12.25}

^{-12.75, -12.3, -12.25, -12}

^{-12.3, -12.75, -12.25, -12}

34.

Fill in the blank with the correct sign >, < , or =
-3.4 ________ -2.5

35.

Put the rational numbers in order from least to greatest.
-4.2, -4 1/2, -4, 0, 4

^{0, -4 1/2, -4.2, 4, -4}

^{-4 1/2, -4.2, -4, 0, 4}

^{-4 1/2, -4.2, -4, 4, 0}

36.

Fill in the blank with the correct sign >, < , or =

-1.98 -1.97

37.

Which of the following numbers is NOT an integer?

-1

1.5

38.

What integer represent going down 4 flights in an elevator?

-4

39.

Which would represent earning 10 dollars?

-10

40.

What number is the opposite of -100

-100

100

41.

What is the opposite of $\frac{3}{8}$

$\frac{8}{3}$

$3.8$

$-\frac{3}{8}$

$0$

42.

Which symbol makes this true?

$<$

$>$

$=$

43.

3. Which list of numbers is in order from least to greatest?
A. 5/8, 9/16, 5/12
B. 5/12, 9/16, 5/8
C. 9/16, 5/12, 5/8
D. 9/16, 5/8, 5/12

44.

Which is ordered least to greatest?

1/4, -3/7, 1/2

-3/7, 1/2, 1/4

1/2, 1/4, -3/7

-3/7, 1/4, 1/2

45.

Which set of rational numbers is arranged from greatest to least?

A -6/5, -1/2,0, 1/9, 0.6, 1.0

B 7/6, 0.9, 1/2, 3/8, -1/10, -0.7

C -3.25, 1/8, 7/5, 0.5, 1/3, 5/6

D 9/8, 7/6, -5/12, -1.1, -10/5, -3.6

46.

Which statement is correct?

-2.4 > -2

-1.7 < -1.9

-3.4 < -3.1

47.

Gail's dad has tools in his garage. They're labeled for the size of the tool. Which of these are listed from greatest to least?

1/4, 1/3, .20, .75, 1.25, 2 1/2

2 1/2, 1.25, .75, 1/3, 1/4, .20

.20, 1/4, 1/3, .75, 1.25, 2 1/2

2 1/2, 1.25, .75, .20, 1/3, 1/4

48.

Which number is an integer?

-1/2

0.2

3/4

-2

49.

Choose <, >, or = to fill in the circle and create a true statement.

50.

Which number is fits between 1/4 and 1/3

1/2

2/3

33%

3/5

51.

0.33, 0.333, 0.033, 0.0333

Choose which one is correctly written in ascending order.

Hint: Stack them!

0.33, 0.333, 0.033, 0.0333

0.33, 0.033, 0.333, 0.0333

0.033, 0.0333, 0.33, 0.333

52.

When you're comparing numbers using the number line, the number to the farthest left is the...

Smallest

Greatest

53.

A positive number is __________less than a negative number.

never

always

sometimes

probably

54.

Which is ordered in ascending order (least to greatest)?

*Remember the bigger the negative the less it is.

^{-12.3, -12.75, -12, -12.25}

^{-12.75, -12.3, -12.25, -12}

^{-12.3, -12.75, -12.25, -12}

55.

Cathy worked for one-fourth of an hour. Carson worked for one-sixth of an hour. Who worked longer?

Cathy

Carson

56.

Veronica ate one-eighth of a large pizza. Justine ate one-third of a same size pizza. Who ate the most?

Veronica

Justine

Veronica and Justine ate the same amount of pizza.

57.

Compare the Fractions in the picture:

58.

Which symbol belongs in between the following comparison?

59.

Which list below shows the fractions in order from least to greatest?

3/5 < 1/5 < 2/5

1/5 < 3/5 < 5/5

2/3 < 1/5 < 5/8

1/5 < 2/3 < 5/8

60.

Which point is 7/8?

Point C

Point D

Point E

Point F

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Ordering and Comparing Rational Numbers

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 4hrs 14mins

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