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Rational Numbers Practice

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Rational Numbers Practice

Choose all correct answers where asked. Show your thinking for the conversions and explanations.

Recognizing Rational Numbers

A rational number can be written as a fraction of two integers, with a nonzero denominator.

1.Which of these values are rational numbers? Select every correct choice.
  • 5/8
  • 0.4
  • −11
  • π
  • −2.75
2.A ribbon costs $0.80 per yard. Which fraction of a dollar is the same price?
  • 4/5
  • 8/5
  • 80/10
  • 1/8
3.Classify each value as rational or not rational: 3/5, √3, −8, 0.272727…, √16, 0.
4.True or false: Every whole number is rational. Explain your choice using an example.

Fractions and Decimals

Use division or place value to convert between forms. Simplify fractions when possible.

5.Write 5/8 as a decimal.
6.Write 9/20 as a decimal.
7.Write 3/16 as a decimal.
8.Write 0.7 as a fraction in simplest form.
9.Write 0.35 as a fraction in simplest form.
10.Write 1.25 as a fraction in simplest form.
11.Write 1 3/5 as a decimal.
12.Write the repeating decimal 0.444… as a fraction in simplest form.
13.Explain what makes a number rational. Give one example.
14.A smoothie recipe uses 0.6 cup of yogurt. Write 0.6 as a fraction in simplest form. Which form might be more convenient when measuring with a 1/5-cup scoop? Explain.

Rational Numbers on a Number Line

Plot each value at its correct location. Use the labeled scale to help compare negative numbers, fractions, and decimals.

15.Plot and label −1.25, −1/2, 0, 0.75, and 1 1/2 on the number line.
-2-1.5-1-0.500.511.52
16.What part of working with fractions, decimals, or rational numbers felt most challenging to you? What strategy did you use?

3 printable pages

  • Rational Numbers Practice, page 1 of 3: Recognizing Rational Numbers, Fractions and Decimals

    Page 1

  • Rational Numbers Practice, page 2 of 3: 7. Write 3/16 as a decimal.

    Page 2

  • Rational Numbers Practice, page 3 of 3: Rational Numbers on a Number Line

    Page 3

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