Mathematics

First Quarter – Module 7

Rational Numbers
 Introductory Message
For the learner:

Welcome to the Mathematics 7 Alternative Delivery Mode Module on Rational

Numbers!

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This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.

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check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link

the current lesson with the previous one.

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What is It This section provides a brief discussion of the

lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.
 What’s More This comprises activities for independent
practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the answers
to the exercises using the Answer Key at the
end of the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will

help you transfer your new knowledge or skill
into real life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your

level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given to

you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned. This also tends retention of
learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing

this module.

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Table of Contents

What I Need to Know ---------------------- 1

What I Know ---------------------- 2

Lesson 1 ---------------------- 4

What’s In ---------------------- 4
What’s New ---------------------- 5
What is It ---------------------- 5
What’s More ---------------------- 10

Lesson 2 ---------------------- 11

What’s In ---------------------- 11
What’s New ---------------------- 12
What is It ---------------------- 13
What’s More ---------------------- 14
What I Have Learned ---------------------- 15
What I Can Do ---------------------- 15
Assessment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -` 16
Additional Activities ---------------------- 18
Answer Key ---------------------- 19
References ---------------------- 20
 What I Need to Know

This module is designed and written to help you understand the

lessons in your own. This is prepared in simple approach to help you learn in
school or at home. The goal of this module is to help you understand more
the concepts of rational numbers.

This module is divided into two lessons:

Lesson 1 – Introduction to Rational Numbers

Lesson 2 – Rational Numbers on a Number Line

After going through this module, you will be able to express rational
numbers from fraction form to decimal form and vice versa ( M7NS Ie- 1 ).
Specifically, you are expected to:

1. define rational numbers;

2. express rational numbers from fraction form to decimal form and vice
versa; and
3. arrange rational numbers on a number line.

In going through this module, you need to have patience to understand

well what you have read. Answer all the exercises to the best of your ability.

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 What I know

Now let us see how much you have learned about Rational Numbers.

A. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Read the questions carefully. Choose the letter of the
answer and write it in your Mathematics notebook.

1. Write 0.777 as a fraction.

A. B. C. D.

2. Which of the following numbers is the smallest?

A. B. C. D.

3. What number corresponds to P?

A. 1.2 B. 1.3 C. 1.4 D. 1.5

4. Which of the following is NOT a rational number?
A. 0.5 B. 1.1234… C. D. 0.625

5. Which of these fractions is smallest?

A. B. C. D.

6. Which of these numbers is between 0.07 and 0.08?

A. 0.00075 B. 0.0075 C. 0.075 D. 0.75
7. Write 0.48 as a fraction in lowest terms.
A. B. C. D.

8. Write the appropriate inequality symbol: -2.5 _____ - 2.2

A. > B. < C. ≥ D.
9. Arrange the numbers -8, -10, 3, -6, 7 from highest to lowest.
A. 3, 7, -10, -8, -6 C. 7, -6, -8, 3, -10
B. 7, -6, 3, -8, -10 D. 7, 3, -6, -8, -10

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 10. Arrange the fractions from lowest to highest.

A. - ,- , , ,

B. - ,- , , ,

C. ,- ,- , ,

D. , , ,- ,-

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B. Write R if the given number is a rational number and N if it is not.
1. 45 __________
2. 0/5 __________
3. -0.013 __________
4. 3.1416… __________
5. 3/4 __________

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 Lesson Introduction to Rational Numbers
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Rational is derived from the word "ratio" which means quotient. Rational
numbers can simply be written as a result of dividing two integers.

What’s In

In the previous lesson you have learned the different operations on

integers. Before we continue with this new module, answer the given activity
first.

Activity 1: Let’s Recall

Let’s Find Out: Sum of integers
Let’s Use These Materials: Mathematics notebook and ballpen
Let’s Do It This Way:
1. To answer the riddle, compute the sum of the given integers.
2. Write the letter of the problem above its corresponding answer found
in the box.
3. Write the answer in your Mathematics notebook. The first letter is
done for you.

Who was the English mathematician who first used

the modern symbol of equality in 1557?

R (-65) + (-20) C 30 + ( -20

B 38 + (-15) D (110) + (-75)
O 45 + (-20) T (16) + (-38)
E (78) + (-15) E (-75) + (20)

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 R. _______ _______ ______ R ______
-85 25 23 63 -85 -22

R _______ _______ ______ R _______ ______

-85 -55 10 25 -85 35 63

You have done well in here! Good job! Let us proceed.

What’s New

I’m in Trouble
Arrange the anagram to find out our topic today.

Mariann Troubles
___I__A_ _U__E_S
Did you find out the words? Congratulations!

What is It

Look at the following numbers below. These numbers can be classified

into rational or not. Can you classify them?
A. B . 1.73205… C. 20 D. 0.25 E. 0. ̅

=4 , = -5 3÷4= , 15 ÷ 4 =

Quotient is an integer Quotient is a fraction

The quotient of two integers is not always an integer as shown
above.

The set of integers is closed under addition, subtraction, and

multiplication but not in division. So, you need to consider the set of
Rational Numbers.

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 Think of This! Representation Examples
Rational Number is any { }
number that can be
written in the form , , ,0.5 ,
Let a,b be an integer, then a
where a and b are
rational number is defined as
integers, and b is not
equal to 0. , where b is not equal to 0.

Let us classify each given number whether it is a rational or not.

A. is a rational number because it is a quotient of two integers and the

denominator is not 0. (a = 3 and b = 2)
B. 1.73205… is an irrational number because it cannot be written in the
form
C. is a rational number since it can be written as , , , etc.
D. is a rational number since it can be written as or .
E. 0.̅ is rational number and it can be written as .

Note: Any rational number can be expressed from fractional form to decimal
form and vice versa.

CONVERTING FRACTIONS TO DECIMALS

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Converting Fractions to Decimals (with Terminating Decimals)
Remember: We can convert fraction to decimal by simply dividing the
numerator by the denominator.
Example 1 Example 2

Convert to decimal form. Convert to decimal form.

Solution:

Therefore, = 0.25 Therefore, = 0.75

will

Note:
Fractions in Examples 1 and 2 produce terminating decimals.
 Terminating Decimal Examples:
- a decimal with finite
= 0.5 , = 0.2 , = 0.125
number of digits.

Converting Fractions to Decimals (with Non-Terminating

Decimals)
Example 3 Example 4
Change to decimal form. Change to decimal form.
Solution: Solution:

Therefore, = 0.33 … Therefore, = 1.66…

Note: Fractions in Examples 3 and 4 produce non-terminating decimals.

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 Non-terminating Decimal Examples:
- a decimal number that = 0.66…, = 0.833… , = 7. ̅
continuous infinitely
Remember: Repetend is the Vinculum or Bar
digit that repeats itself. = 7. ̅
Note: Repetend
A bar or a vinculum is placed
over a repetend.

CONVERTING DECIMALS TO FRACTIONS

Converting Terminating Decimal Form into Fractional Form

Example 1 Example 2
To convert terminating
decimal to fractional
form, do the following Change 0.3 to Change 0.75 to
steps: Fraction. Fraction

(1) Let n be your given Step 1: Step1:

decimal number. Let n = 0.3 Let n = 0.75
Step 2: Step 2:
(2) Multiply the equation Multiply the equation by Multiply the equation by
10. 100.
by a power of 10 (100) ( n = 0.75)
depending on the (10) ( n = 0.3) 100n = 75
place value of the 10n = 3
given decimal
Step 3: Step 3:
Find the value of n Find the value of n
(3) Find the value of n in = =
a fraction. n= n= =

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 (4) Finalize your Step 4: Step 4:
answer. Therefore, 0.3 = Therefore, 0.75 = =

Converting Repeating or Non-terminating Decimal into Fraction

To convert non- Example 1 Example 2
terminating decimal
Change the 0.333… Change 1.666… to
fractional Form, perform
to fraction form. fraction form.
the steps below:
(1) Let n be your given Step 1: Step 1:
decimal number Let n = 0.333… Let n = 1.666…
(2) Multiply the Step 2: Step 2:
equation by a Multiply n by 10. Multiply n by 10.
power of 10 (10) (n = 0.333…) (10) (n = 1.666…)
depending on the 10n = 3.333… 10n = 16.666…
place value of the
given decimal.

(3) Subtract the first Step 3: Step 3:

equation to the new 10n = 3.333… 10n = 16.666…
equation to obtain a - n =0.333… - n = 1.666…
whole number as 9n = 3 9n = 15
difference.
(4) Find the value of n Step 4: Step 4:
by applying the
multiplication n=
property of equality n=
(MPE).
(5) Finalize your Step 5: Step 5:
answer.
Therefore, Therefore,
0.333… = or 1.666… = or

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 What’s More

Now that we are done with the discussion, let us check your
understanding through the self- practice below.
Activity 2: Self-Practice
Let’s Find Out: Rational or Not Rational Numbers
Let’s Use These Materials: Mathematics notebook and ballpen
Let’s Do It This Way:
A. Choose all rational numbers from the box below and write your
answers on your Mathematics notebook.

0.5

0.̅̅̅̅ 0. ̅ √

3 √

B. Complete the table below by supplying the decimal forms of the

given fractions. Classify your answer by writing, TD for
terminating decimals or NTD for non-terminating decimals. Write
the answers in your Mathematics notebook.

Fractional Form Decimal Form Classifications

1. ⁄
2. ⁄
3. ⁄
4. ⁄
5. ⁄

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 Lesson
2 Rational Numbers on a Number
Line

What’s In

In the previous lesson, you have learned how to express rational

numbers from fractional form to decimal form and vice versa.

To check if you have mastered the process, answer the practice

exercises below.
Activity 1: Self-Practice
Let’s Find Out: fractional form and decimal form of a number.
Let’s Use These Materials: Mathematics notebook and ballpen
Let’s Do It This Way:
a. Copy and answer in your Mathematics notebook.
b. Match the fractional form in Column A by drawing a line to its
corresponding decimal form in Column B.
Column A Column B

1. a. 0.25
.
2. b. 1.5

3. c. 1. ̅

4. d. 0.11…

5. e. 0.75

f. 1.8

Congratulations! You did a great job. Now you are ready to answer
more exciting problems ahead.

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 What’s New

Have you tried plotting points on the number line? Here’s an exciting
activity for you. Try this out.

Activity 2: Plot Me
Let’s Find Out: Points on the number line
Let’s Use These materials: Mathematics notebook and ballpen
Let’s Do It This Way:
a. Copy in your Mathematics notebook
b. In the number line, plot the given numbers in ascending order.
c. Write the letter corresponding each point on the line to reveal the hidden
message. The first letter is done for you.

Pick Your Answer Here!

0.5 6.5 0.45 1.5 0.875

R E A C Y T U O U E

Hidden Message:

Y
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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 What is It

Like integers, fractions and decimals can also be shown on the number
line since all points in the number line correspond to a part of a whole or a
fraction.

Think of This! Explanation Examples

 Every rational A. Observe the number line.
number can be The fraction or 0.5 is one
represented as a
of the points between 0 and 1.
point on the
number line. Also, the fraction - or -0.5
is one of the points between 0
and – 1.
 Numbers to the
right of 0 are
positive numbers
and therefore,
greater than 0.
 Numbers to the
left of 0 are
negative
numbers and
therefore, less
than 0.

 The relation or
inequality
symbols like <, >,
≤, ≥ , are used to
show
relationships
between rational
numbers.

“read as negative two-fourths is less than negative one-

fourth”

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 What’s More

Activity 3: Self Check.

Let’s Find Out: Which of the following rational numbers are greater or
smaller compared to others?
Let’s Use These Materials: Mathematics notebook and ballpen
Let’s Do It This Way:
A. Using the number line, identify the rational number that corresponds to
the letters above the point and write your answers in your Mathematics
notebook.

Answers: A=____ B= ____ C= _____ D=_____ E= ______

B. Write the correct relation symbol( <, >, = ) to make the statement true.
Write the answers in your Mathematics notebook.

1. 3 ___________ 4 4. 16.25 _____________ 16.00

2. 0.5 ___________ 0.4 5. 2.1 ______________ 2.7
3. - ____________ -

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 What I Have Learned

Activity 4: Complete Me
Let’s Find Out: Rational Numbers
Let’s Use These Materials: Mathematics notebook and ballpen
Let’s Do It This Way:
. Fill in the blanks to complete the paragraph. Write your answer in your
Mathematics notebook. Number 1 is done for you.

(1) (2)
The word _Rational is derived from the word _________ which
(3)
means ________ . A rational number is any number that can be written in
(4) (5)
the form _________ where a and b are _________ and the denominator
(6)
is not equal to _____________. Rational numbers can be a
(7) (8)
______________ or ____________. Decimal numbers could be
(9) (10)
_______________or , _______________.

What Can I Do

Activity 5: It’s Your Turn

Let’s Find Out: fractional form and decimal form of a number
Let’s Use These Materials: Mathematics notebook and ballpen
Let’s Do It This Way: Answer the given problems. Express your answers in
simplest form. Write your answer in your Mathematics notebook.
1. If there are 62 boys out of 100 Grade 7 students, how do you express
this in fractional form? What is its decimal form?

2. A Hummingbird’s egg weighs 0.013 ounce. Express this as a fraction in

simplest form.

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 Assessment

MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Read the questions carefully. Choose the letter of the answer and
write it in your Mathematics notebook.
1. The word ratio means _________.

A. difference B. product C. quotient D. sum

2. The following numbers are rational EXCEPT

A. 3 B. 1.4567… C. D. 0

3. Which of the following are terminating decimals?

A. 0.25 C. 1.478…

B. 0.333… D. 3.141516…

4. Which of the following is the equivalent of ?

A. 0.2 B. 0.5 C. 0.75 D. 1.00

5. Write the appropriate inequality symbol between: -2 ___ 2 .

A. > B. < C. D.

6. Which of the following decimal numbers is the smallest?

A. 0.05 B. 0.25 C. 0.5 D. 0.75

7. Rational number is any number that can be written in the form _________ .

A. B. a + b C. ab D. a – b

8. Which of the following is the equivalent fraction of 0.75 in lowest terms?

A. B. C. D.

9. It is a number that repeats itself.

A. addend C. repetend

B. augend D. repeated

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10. Write the appropriate symbol: 1. 25 _______ 1.20.

A. > B. < C. D.

11. A line that is used to order or arrange rational numbers.

A. Horizontal line C. Slanting line

B. Number line D. Vertical line

12. Which of the following is in simplest form?

A. B. C. D.

13. It is a decimal with finite number of digits.

A. Improper Decimal B. Non-terminating Decimal

C. Proper Decimal D. Terminating Decimal

14. Rational numbers are not closed under __________.

A. Addition C. Multiplication

B. Division D. Subtraction

15. Arrange the following numbers -3, 1, 2, -2, 3, -1 from least to greatest

A. -2, -3, 1, -1, 2 C. -1, -2, -3, 2, 1

B. -3, -2, -1, 1, 2 D. 2, 1, -1, -2, -3

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 Additional Activities

Activity 6: Find Me
Let’s Find Out: Rational numbers
Let’s Use These Materials: Mathematics notebook and ballpen
Let’s Do It This Way: Do as indicated.

1. Name 10 rational numbers that are greater than -1 but less than 1 and
arrange them from least to greatest on the real number line.

2. A unit fraction is a fraction that has a numerator of 1. The four greatest

unit fractions that are terminating decimals are . Express each
fraction as a decimal number. Write your answers in your Mathematics
notebook.

Congratulations! You have successfully completed this Module.

Please proceed to the next module for another lesson.

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What I Can Do
be interchanged What’s New
7 & 8, 9 &10 can
1. 62/100 or 31/50 Lesson 1:
= 0.62 RATIONAL NUMBERS
2. 0.13 = 13/100 Lesson 2:
YOU ARE CUTE
Additional Activities
1. Answer may vary What’s In
2. 0.5, 0.33…, 0.25, 0.20 Lesson 1:
What’s More ROBERT RECORDE
Post Assessment Lesson 1: Lesson 2:
1. C A. ¾ , 0.5, 0.72, 3, 0.6 1. 6/8 a. 0.25
2. 3/2 b. 1.5
2. B 3. 4/3 c. 1.33…
B. 4. 9/5 d. 0.11…
3. A 5. 1/9 e. 0.75
f. 1.8
4. C 2/5 0.4 TD
9/20 0.45 TD
5. B 1/6 0.166… NTD
What I know
8/11 0.7272… NTD
6. A 4/9 0.44… NTD A. B.
7. A 1. A 1. R
Lesson 2:
8. D A. 2. C 2. R
9. C A = -1.75 or -1 3. B 3. R
B = -1.5 or -1
10. A 4. B 4. N
C = -0.5 or -
11. B 5. A 5. R
D = 1.5 or
6. C
12. A E = 3.5 or
B. 1. < 7. A
13. C
2. > 8. B
14. B 3. <
4. > 9. D
15. B
5. < 10. A
Answer Key
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