Rational Number RulesSign rules applied to fractions and decimals, plus conversion…7th GradeONE FORM AT A TIMEBefore you apply a sign rule, put both numbers in the same form.Fraction → decimal: divide top by bottom. 3/8 = 0.375Decimal → fraction: say it, write it. 0.35 = 35/100 = 7/20MULTIPLY & DIVIDE — count the minus signs(+) × (+) = +6 × 3 = 18(−) × (−) = +(−6) × (−3) = 18(+) × (−) = −6 × (−3) = −18(−) × (+) = −(−6) × 3 = −18Even number of minus signs → positive. Odd number → negative. Same for ÷.ADD & SUBTRACTSame signs → add the sizes, keep the sign.−3.4 + (−1.2) = −4.6Different signs → subtract, keep the bigger sign.−5/6 + 1/3 = −5/6 + 2/6 = −3/6 = −1/2Subtracting is adding the opposite: a − b = a + (−b).FRACTION · DECIMAL · PERCENT1/2= 0.5= 50%1/4= 0.25= 25%1/3= 0.333…= 33⅓%2/5= 0.4= 40%3/8= 0.375= 37.5%5/6= 0.8333…= 83⅓%Rational Number Ruleswww.littleactivity.com

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Math · 7th Grade

Rational Number Rules

Sign rules applied to fractions and decimals, plus conversion between forms.

How to use it

Convert to one form first, then apply the sign rule.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
7th Grade
Ages
12–13
Subject
Math
Pages
1

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