Rational Numbers in Descending Order

We will learn how to arrange the rational numbers in descending order.

General method to arrange from largest to smallest rational numbers (decreasing):

Step 1: Express the given rational numbers with positive denominator.

Step 2: Take the least common multiple (L.C.M.) of these positive denominator.

Step 3: Express each rational number (obtained in step 1) with this least common multiple (LCM) as the common denominator.

Step 4: The number having the greater numerator is greater.

Solved examples on rational numbers in descending order:

1. Arrange the numbers $\frac{-3}{5}$ , $\frac{7}{-10}$ and $\frac{-5}{8}$ in descending order.

Solution:

First we write each of the given numbers with positive denominator.

We have;

$\frac{7}{-10}$ = $\frac{7 × (-1)}{(-10) × (-1)}$ = $\frac{-7}{10}$ .

Thus, the given number are $\frac{-3}{5}$ , $\frac{-7}{10}$ and $\frac{-5}{8}$ .

L.C.M. of 5, 10, 8 is 40.

Now, $\frac{-3}{5}$ = $\frac{(-3) × 8}{5 × 8}$ = $\frac{-24}{40}$ ;

$\frac{-7}{10}$ = $\frac{(-7) × 4}{10 × 4}$ = $\frac{-28}{40}$

and $\frac{-5}{8}$ = $\frac{(-5) × 5}{8 × 5}$
= $\frac{-25}{40}$

Clearly, $\frac{-24}{40}$ > $\frac{-25}{40}$ > $\frac{-28}{40}$

Thus, $\frac{-3}{5}$ > $\frac{-5}{8}$ > $\frac{-7}{10}$ , i.e., $\frac{-3}{5}$ > $\frac{-5}{8}$ > $\frac{7}{-10}$

Hence, the given numbers when arranged in descending order are: $\frac{-3}{5}$ , $\frac{-5}{8}$ , $\frac{7}{-10}$ .

2. Arrange the following rational numbers in descending order: $\frac{4}{9}$ , $\frac{-5}{6}$ , $\frac{-7}{-12}$ , $\frac{11}{-24}$ .

Solution:

First we express the given rational numbers in the form so that their denominators are positive.

We have,

$\frac{-7}{-12}$ = $\frac{(-7) × (-1)}{(-12) × (-1)}$ , [Multiplying the numerator and denominator by -1]

⇒ $\frac{-7}{-12}$ = $\frac{7}{12}$

and $\frac{11}{-24}$ = $\frac{11 × (-1)}{(-24) × (-1)}$ = $\frac{-11}{24}$

Thus, given rational numbers are:

$\frac{4}{9}$ , $\frac{-5}{6}$ , $\frac{7}{12}$ , $\frac{-11}{24}$

Now, we find the LCM of 9, 6, 12 and 24.

Required LCM = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 = 72.

We now write the rational numbers so that they have a common denominator 72.

We have,

$\frac{4}{9}$ = $\frac{4 × 8}{9 × 8}$ , [Multiplying the numerator and denominator by 72 ÷ 9 = 8]

⇒ $\frac{4}{9}$ = $\frac{32}{72}$

$\frac{-5}{6}$ = $\frac{-5 × 12}{6 × 12}$ , [Multiplying the numerator and denominator by 72 ÷ 6 = 12]

⇒ $\frac{-5}{6}$ = $\frac{-60}{72}$

$\frac{7}{12}$ = $\frac{7 × 6}{12 × 6}$ , [Multiplying the numerator and denominator by 72 ÷ 12 = 6]

⇒ $\frac{7}{12}$ = $\frac{42}{72}$

$\frac{-11}{24}$ = $\frac{-11 × 3}{24 × 3}$ , [Multiplying the numerator and denominator by 72 ÷ 24 = 3]

⇒ $\frac{-11}{24}$ = $\frac{-33}{72}$

Arranging the numerators of these rational numbers in descending order, we have

42 > 32 > -33 > -60

⇒ $\frac{42}{72}$ > $\frac{32}{72}$ > $\frac{-33}{72}$ > $\frac{-60}{72}$ ⇒ $\frac{-7}{-12}$ > $\frac{4}{9}$ > $\frac{11}{-24}$ > $\frac{-5}{6}$

Hence, the given numbers when arranged in descending order are:

$\frac{-7}{-12}$ , $\frac{4}{9}$ , $\frac{11}{-24}$ , $\frac{-5}{6}$ .

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Is Zero a Rational Number?

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Equivalent Rational Numbers

Equivalent form of Rational Numbers

Rational Number in Different Forms

Properties of Rational Numbers

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Equality of Rational Numbers using Standard Form

Equality of Rational Numbers with Common Denominator

Equality of Rational Numbers using Cross Multiplication

Comparison of Rational Numbers

Rational Numbers in Ascending Order

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Representation of Rational Numbers on the Number Line

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Properties of Division of Rational Numbers

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