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 Every Rational Number a Natural Number?

Is Zero a Rational Number?

Is Every Rational Number an Integer?

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Positive Rational Number

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Equivalent Rational Numbers

Equivalent form of Rational Numbers

Rational Number in Different Forms

Properties of Rational Numbers

Lowest form of a Rational Number

Standard form of a Rational Number

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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Addition of Rational Number with Same Denominator

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Addition of Rational Numbers

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Properties of Division of Rational Numbers

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