Ordering fractions
Example1: Order fraction below from least to greatest Step1:- Find common denominator Common denominator = L.C.M of denominators 15 , 10 and 5 10 15 5 5 2 3 1 L.C.M = 5 x 2 x 3 x 1 = 30 Step2:- Find equivalent fraction of each fraction having the common denominator Step 3:- Compare numerator of equivalent fraction and then order the fraction The fractions in order from least to greatest: Step 4:- Write the fraction in their original form:
Example2: Order fraction below from greatest to least Step1:- Find common denominator Common denominator = L.C.M of denominators 6 , 9 and 3 6 9 3 3 2 3 1 L.C.M = 3 x 2 x 3 x 1 = 18 Step2:- Find equivalent fraction of each fraction having the common denominator Step 3:- Compare numerator of equivalent fraction and then order the fraction The fractions in order from least to greatest: Step 4:- Write the fraction in their original form:
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