Which set of rational numbers is arranged from least to greatest?

1 over 5, −1.4, negative 1 over 2, 3
3, negative 1 over 2, −1.4, 1 over 5
3, 1 over 5, −1.4, negative 1 over 2
−1.4, negative 1 over 2, 1 over 5, 3

Question

Which set of rational numbers is arranged from least to greatest?

 1 over 5, −1.4,  negative 1 over 2, 3
 3,  negative 1 over 2, −1.4,  1 over 5
 3,  1 over 5, −1.4, negative 1 over 2
 −1.4,  negative 1 over 2,  1 over 5, 3

butterflydreamer · Answer

Easiest way to solve this prove is to re-write all your fractions as decimals :)
This way it's easier to compare all the numbers.
Once you've changed fractions -> decimals, arrange them from smallest -> largest