Compare/Order Rational Numbers

Front

What is a rational number?

Back

A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

Front

How do you order rational numbers from least to greatest?

Back

To order rational numbers, compare their values and arrange them starting from the smallest to the largest.

Front

What is the symbol for 'less than'?

Back

The symbol for 'less than' is <.

Front

What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

Back

The symbol for 'greater than' is >.

Front

What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

Back

The symbol for 'equal to' is =.

Front

How do you compare two decimal numbers?

Back

To compare two decimal numbers, look at the digits from left to right until you find a difference.

Front

Order the following rational numbers from least to greatest: 0.5, -0.2, 0.1.

Back

-0.2, 0.1, 0.5.

Front

Which is greater: -1.5 or -1.2?

Back

-1.2 is greater than -1.5.

Front

What is the first step in ordering a list of numbers?

Back

Identify the smallest number in the list.

Front

If two numbers are equal, what symbol do you use to compare them?

Back

Use the = symbol.