Comparing Numbers with Symbols
8th Grade · Math · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can compare and order rational numbers using greater than, less than, and equal symbols.
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A rational number is any number that can be turned into a fraction with an integer in both the numerator and the denominator.
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One effective way to order rational numbers is to convert them all into decimals and then arrange them from least to greatest or greatest to least.
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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator; for square roots, find the two perfect squares the number falls between.
