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 convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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0.5

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How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

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To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide the percentage by 100.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 125%?

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1.25

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How do you compare two rational numbers?

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To compare two rational numbers, convert them to the same form (either both as fractions, decimals, or percentages) and then compare their values.

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Order the following from greatest to least: 5/8, 0.5, 58.3%.

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5/8, 58.3%, 0.5

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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 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'.