Compare and Order 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 the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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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 denominator or decimal form, then determine which is greater, lesser, or if they are equal.

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What does it mean if one rational number is greater than another?

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If one rational number is greater than another, it means that it is located to the right on the number line.

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

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Compare: 5.2 ____ 3.9

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Compare: -2.5 ____ -3.1

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Compare: 0.75 ____ 0.75

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Order the numbers: 1/2, 0.3, 0.25 from least to greatest.

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0.25, 0.3, 1/2