Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers

• A number that can be made by dividing two integers (an integer is a positive or negative whole number, like -4, 0, 2, etc.).

• Rational numbers include integers, fractions, and most decimals (finite or repeating).

• We compare rational numbers by their order. For example: 1 is less than 3, -10 is less than 2, etc.

• We can see the order of positive and negative numbers on a number line.

• A number is always LESS THAN the number to its RIGHT on the number line.

​Convert all numbers to

the same form

Order from least to greatest​

Decimal form is usually the easiest to compare​

Learn how to tell which rational numbers are greater, less than, or equal to.

Learn how to order rational numbers from least to greatest.