3.
1 Rational Numbers
Rational Numbers:
Any number that can be written in the form m/n
where n does not equal 0, where m and n are
integers.
A) For every positive fraction, there is a corresponding
negative fraction. Eg. and are opposites.
B) Any fraction can be written as a decimal. For every
positive decimal there is a corresponding negative
decimal. Eg. -0.75 and 0.75 are opposites.
C) Mixed numbers can also be rational numbers.
D) Repeating decimals are also rational numbers.
Irrational Numbers:
Numbers that cannot be written as fractions. Eg.
Imperfect square roots or pie.
Methods for Ordering Rational Numbers:
1) Use a number line
2) When using fractions make sure they all have a
common denominator
3) Change fractions/mixed numbers to decimals
How to change fractions to decimals:
Divide the numerator (top number) by the
denominator (bottom number).
Convert a mixed number to an improper fraction
(Multiply the whole number by the denominator
then add the numerator) then divide the numerator
by the denominator.
Practice:
a) 1.13, -10/3, -3.4, 2.777777, 3/7, -2 2/5
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b) 0.35, 2.5, -0.6, 1.7, -3.2, -0.66666.
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c) -3/8, 5/9, -10/4, -1 , 7/10, 8/3
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Practice/Assignment:
A) Everyone Must Do! P. 101-103 #5, 7 ab, 8 ab, 10
ab, 11 ab, 12 ab, 14 ab, 15, 16 all, 20 all, 23 a, 24 a,
25 a, 26 all.
B) BONUS 22 all, 27 all
C) Journal What is a rational number? List three
rational numbers in decimal form and three
rational numbers in fraction form and show them
on a number line.