1. Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers Guided Notes
Name ___________________ Date _______________
Comparing and Ordering Fractions
Method 1
Find the common denominator and compare the numerators.
Which number is the smallest or ?
Method 2
Cross Multiply
Example 1:
Example 2:
Practice
Replace with >, <, or =.
1) ____ ) _____ 7 10
3) ___ ) ____ 5 8
5) ____ ) ____ 2 3
Order from least to greatest.
7) , 2 3 , 5 6
8) , 3 4 , 2 3
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2. Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers Guided Notes
Comparing and Ordering Decimals
To compare decimals,
Example: ___ 0.724
Practice
Use < , > or = to compare.
1) _____
2) ____
3) _____
4) ____
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