Example 1: Whole Numbers

Arrange the following numbers in descending order:
245, 678, 134, 980, 543
Answer: 980, 678, 543, 245, 134

Example 2: Negative Numbers

Order these numbers from least to greatest:
-12, -45, -8, -25, -1
Answer: -45, -25, -12, -8, -1

Example 3: Decimals

Compare and order the following decimals in ascending order:
3.4, 3.04, 3.14, 3.40, 3.004
Answer: 3.004, 3.04, 3.14, 3.4, 3.40

Example 4: Fractions

Which of the following fractions is the largest?
1/3, 2/5, 3/8, 1/2
Answer: 1/2

Example 5: Mixed Numbers

Arrange these mixed numbers in descending order:
3 1/4, 2 3/8, 4 1/2, 3 3/8
Answer: 4 1/2, 3 3/8, 3 1/4, 2 3/8

Example 6: Numbers with Different Formats

Order the following from smallest to largest:
0.75, 3/4, 75%, 7/10
Answer: 7/10, 0.75, 3/4, 75%

(Note: 0.75, 3/4, and 75% are equivalent, but 7/10 = 0.7 is smaller.)

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Answer Key: Comparing and Ordering Numbers