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 or if they are equal.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. It is used to compare two values where the value on the left is larger than the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. It is used to compare two values where the value on the left is smaller than the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. It indicates that two values are the same.

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How can you express percentages as fractions?

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To express a percentage as a fraction, divide the percentage by 100 and simplify if possible.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 40%?

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The decimal equivalent of 40% is 0.4.

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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 first step in ordering rational numbers?

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

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Arrange the following numbers in ascending order: -0.3, 0.2, -0.1, 0.5

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-0.3, -0.1, 0.2, 0.5