RATIONAL NUMBERS

1. COMPAIRING AND
ORDERING RATIONAL
NUMBERS

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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