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 a fraction, where both the numerator and the denominator are integers, and the denominator is not zero.

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What is absolute value?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, always expressed as a positive number.

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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 convert them to decimal form, then compare their values.

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What does it mean to order numbers from least to greatest?

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Ordering numbers from least to greatest means arranging them in ascending order, starting with the smallest number and ending with the largest.

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What is the absolute value of -5?

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The absolute value of -5 is 5.

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How do you find the greatest number among a set of rational numbers?

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To find the greatest number, compare each number and identify the one with the highest value.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share, used to add or compare fractions.

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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 order of the numbers: 1/2, 3/4, 1/3 from least to greatest?

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1/3, 1/2, 3/4.

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What is the first step in ordering a set of rational numbers?

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The first step is to convert all numbers to a common format, either all fractions or all decimals.