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Order each number from least to greatest. numbers are in the photo

Order each number from least to greatest. numbers are in the photo-example-1
User Jkeating
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In this case, we'll have to carry out several steps to find the solution.

Step 01:

Data

{ 2.8 , -2 3/4 , 3 1/8 , -2.2}

Step 02:

2.8 = 2.8


-2\text{ }(3)/(4)=-2+(3)/(4)=(-8+3)/(4)=(-5)/(4)

-2 3/4 = -5 / 4 = - 1.25


3\text{ }\frac{1}{8\text{ }}=3\text{ + }(1)/(8)\text{ = }(24+1)/(8)=(25)/(8)

3 1/8 = 25 /8 = 3.125

-2.2 = -2.2

Step 03:

from least to greatest

-2.2 < -1.25 < 2.8 < 3.125

The answer is:

{-2.2 , -1.25 , 2.8 , 3.125}

{ -2.2 , - 2 3/4 , 2.8 , 3 1/8 }

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