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 is the value of -2 \frac{5}{8} in decimal form?

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-2.625

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What is the value of -2.75 in fraction form?

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-\frac{11}{4} or -2 \frac{3}{4}.

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How do you order the numbers 1/2, 1/8, 1/6, and 1/4 from least to greatest?

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1/8, 1/6, 1/4, 1/2.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

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0.25

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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0.5

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/8?

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0.125

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/6?

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Approximately 0.1667.

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What are integers?

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Integers are whole numbers that can be positive, negative, or zero, such as -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3.