COMPAIRING AND ORDERING RATIONAL NUMBERS

Comparing and ordering rationalnumbers

Step 1:Find the L.C.M of all denominators

Step 2: Write equivalent fractions with the L.C.M as denominator

Step 3 : Compare the numerators: larger numerator = larger number

Arrange the following rational numbers in ascending and descending order.

-2/3 ,3/4,7/12,5/6,-1

-2/3 , 3/4, -7/12, 5/6, ASCENDING ORDER DESCENDING ORDER

-8/12, 9/12, -7/12, 10/12

-8/12 , -7/12, 9/12, 10/12

-2/3 , -7/12 , 3/4 , 5/6

-8/12, 9/12, -7/12, 10/12

10/12 , 9/12 , -7/12 , -8/12

5/6 , 3/4 , -7/12 , -2/3

Arrange the following rational numbers in ascending and descending order

1. 16/15, 6/5

2. 2/3 ,32/15, 51/30 ,-4/5

3. 3/-1/3, 4 , 7/2 ,11/16 ,-3/8