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

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'.

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When comparing -1.8 and 0.8, which is smaller?

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-1.8 is smaller than 0.8.

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When comparing -12.5 and 12.2, which is smaller?

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-12.5 is smaller than 12.2.

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On a number line, which number is to the left: -1.98 or -1.97?

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-1.98 is to the left of -1.97, making it smaller.

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What is the smallest number when comparing -3, -2, and -1?

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-3 is the smallest number.

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How do you compare mixed numbers and improper fractions?

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Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions or vice versa to compare them.