Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers

• when fractions have the same denominator

• we compare the numeratos

• bigger than >

• smaller than <

• you can express them with common denominator

• convert them to decimal

• cross product

if you have any doubts!!

• Remember than in negative numbers the "greater value" is the smallet number

• -8 is smaller than -2

• If using cross product method, assign the sign to the numerator.

• line up the decimal points compare digits from left to right until you find the place where the digits are different.

• compare digits from left to right until you find the place where the digits are different.

• can be expressed as fractions

• can be expressed as decimals

• when comparing them or ordering them, use the same expression ( it will be easier)