Comparing and Ordering Fractions Please order these fractions from greatest to least. 2/3 1/8 2/6
Objective Compare and order fractions.
Comparing Two Fractions Method 1: Find LCD List Multiples 3: 3, 6, 9, 12 4: 4, 8, 12 Create Equivalent fractions X 3 9 X 4 8 = = X 4 12 X 3 12 < < SO…
Comparing Three Fractions Alternate Method: Convert each Fraction to a decimal By dividing the numerator By the denominator 2. Compare using a Place value chart
Comparing Three Fractions Alternate Method: 2. Compare using a Place value chart 0.66 0.75 0.25 Tenths (0.1) Hundreths (0.01) .6 6 .7 5 .2
Let’s Practice!
Order these fractions from least to greatest: 7/9 5/6 2/3 1/2
7/9 = 14/18 5/6 = 15/18 2/3 = 12/18 ½ = 9/18 Ordered from least to greatest: 9/18 12/18 14/18 15/18
Original fractions ordered from least to greatest: 1/2, 2/3, 7/9, 5/6
What fraction is greater than ¾? 7/12 5/8 2/3 7/9
Are You Stuck? Find a common denominator Convert to decimals Divide numerator by denominator Draw and use a number line Draw pictures of the fraction
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