Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers

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What is a rational number?

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How do you compare two fractions?

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To compare two fractions, find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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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.

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How do you order rational numbers?

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To order rational numbers, convert them to decimals or find a common denominator and compare their values.

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

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-1.5, -1.15, -1.1, -1, -0.5.

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

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The greatest number is the one with the highest value when compared.

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Order the numbers -12, 15, -1, 3 from greatest to least.

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15, 3, -1, -12.

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What is the result of ordering the numbers 3, 7, -2, -9, 0, -3, -11 from least to greatest?

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-11, -9, -3, -2, 0, 3, 7.