Compare 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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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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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 use a number line to see which number is greater or smaller.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'.

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CCSS.2.OA.C.3

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If -3/4 and -4/5 are compared, which is greater?

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-3/4 is greater than -4/5.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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How do you find the smallest number on a number line?

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The smallest number is the one located farthest to the left on the number line.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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When comparing 1/2 and -1/2, which is greater?

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1/2 is greater than -1/2.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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What is the first step in comparing fractions like 3/8 and 2/3?

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Convert both fractions to have a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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In a race, how do you determine who is the fastest?

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The fastest runner is the one with the lowest time.

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CCSS.4.NBT.A.2