How do you order the numbers from least to greatest: 1.6, -2/3, -0.5, 3/2, -5/2?

1 Answer
Mar 3, 2018

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Explanation:

It is better to convert all fractions into decimals, so that we can compare them easier by using decimals.

1.6

-2/3 = -0.666666...

-0.5

3/2 = 1.5

-5/2 = -2.5

As -2.5 < -0.666... < -0.5 < 1.5 < 1.6,

Answer : -5/2 < -2/3 < -0.5 < 3/2 < 1.6