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Comparing Rational Numbers

A Grade 8 math worksheet focusing on comparing and ordering rational numbers using various methods like number lines and inequalities.

Grade 8 Math Number SenseComparing Rational Numbers
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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.NS.A.2

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Comparing Rational Numbers

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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to compare the rational numbers.

Use <, >, or = to compare the following rational numbers.

1. -3/4   -0.75

2. 1/3   0.333

3. 2.5   5/2

4. -1.2   -6/5

5. Plot the following rational numbers on the number line below and then order them from least to greatest: -1/2, 0.75, -1.5, 0

-2-1012

Order:  

6. Which of the following rational numbers is the greatest?

a

-0.8

b

-3/5

c

-7/10

d

-0.65

7. Arrange the following rational numbers in ascending order:

2/3, 0.6, 7/10, 0.65

 

8. Arrange the following rational numbers in descending order:

-1/4, -0.2, -3/10, -0.25

 

9. True or False: 0.125 is greater than 1/8.

T

True

F

False

10. True or False: -2/5 is less than -0.4.

T

True

F

False