Comparing and Ordering 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 format (like decimals or fractions) and then determine which is greater, lesser, or equal.

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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 decimal equivalent of 56%?

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The decimal equivalent of 56% is 0.56.

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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 is to convert all numbers to the same format, either all fractions or all decimals.

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What is the value of -1.8 compared to 0.8?

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-1.8 is less than 0.8, so -1.8 < 0.8.

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How do you identify the smallest number in a set of rational numbers?

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To identify the smallest number, compare each number and find the one with the lowest value.

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What is the result of ordering -1, -1.1, -1.5, -1.15, -0.5 from least to greatest?

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The order is -1.5, -1.15, -1.1, -1, -0.5.

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What does ascending order mean?

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Ascending order means arranging numbers from the smallest to the largest.