2. Compare and Order Rational Numbers
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How can you compare two fractions with the same denominator?
- 4/5 < - 1/5
To compare fractions with a common denominator, observe the numerators. We can see that 4 is greater than 1. Recall that if one negative number is greater than other negative number, its value is smaller. Keeping this in mind, we can determine which symbol will make a true statement. - 4/5 < - 1/5 Let's draw it on a number line.