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First Year maths · I.3 · Compare and order rational numbers

Compare fractions including negatives

The number farther to the left on the number line is smaller.

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  1. Which sign makes this true? 1/2 ○ 3/4

    Answer: <

  2. Which sign makes this true? −1/3 ○ 1/2

    Answer: <

  3. Which sign makes this true? 1/3 ○ 1/3

    Answer: =

Tip: The number farther to the left on the number line is smaller.

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