How Do You Put Real Numbers in Order?

How Do You Put Real Numbers in Order?

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Ordering numbers from least to greatest? Are the numbers in different forms? To make comparing easier, convert all the numbers to decimals. Then, plot those decimals on a number line and compare them! This tutorial shows you how!

Keywords:

  • Problem
  • Order
  • Real Number
  • Compare
  • Least
  • Greatest

Background Tutorials

  • Estimation and Rounding

      • How Do You Round a Decimal to a Given Place Value?How Do You Round a Decimal to a Given Place Value?

      How Do You Round a Decimal to a Given Place Value?

      Sometimes, decimals are so long that you need a way to estimate the value of the decimal. Other times, you may only need a certain amount of exactness to get your answer. This is where rounding decimals to a chosen place can be very helpful! Watch this tutorial to learn how to round a decimal to a chosen place.

  • Fractions

      • What's a Numerator and What's A Denominator?What's a Numerator and What's A Denominator?

      What's a Numerator and What's A Denominator?

      Numerators and denominators are the key ingredients that make fractions, so if you want to work with fractions, you have to know what numerators and denominators are. Lucky for you, this tutorial will teach you some great tricks for remembering what numerators and denominators are all about.

  • Real Number Definitions

      • What's a Real Number?What's a Real Number?

      What's a Real Number?

      Real numbers are numbers that can be found on the number line. This includes both the rational and irrational numbers. This tutorial explains real numbers and gives some great examples. Take a look!

  • Working with Integers

  • Types of Numbers

      • What are Natural and Whole Numbers?What are Natural and Whole Numbers?

      What are Natural and Whole Numbers?

      The natural numbers are also called the counting numbers. The whole numbers are almost exactly as the natural numbers the same except for one small difference! Watch this tutorial and learn the difference between natural and whole numbers.

  • Representing Decimals

      • What are Decimals?What are Decimals?

      What are Decimals?

      Have you ever looked at the price of something? It's usually given as a decimal! Decimals are a very helpful part of math and can be found in may places in the real world. Watch this tutorial to learn all about decimals!

Further Exploration

  • Comparing Rational Numbers

      • How Do You Compare Fractions by Converting to Decimals?How Do You Compare Fractions by Converting to Decimals?

      How Do You Compare Fractions by Converting to Decimals?

      Comparing fractions with unlike denominators? You could convert each fraction to a decimal and compare the decimals on a number line. Check out this tutorial to see how you can compare fractions with unlike denominators!