1. Comparing and Ordering Fractions
Please order these fractions from greatest to least.
2/3
1/8
2/6

2. Objective
Compare and order fractions.

3. Comparing Two Fractions
Method 1:
Find LCD
List Multiples
3: 3, 6, 9, 12
4: 4, 8, 12
Create
Equivalent
fractions X X = = X X
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SO…

4. 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

5. Comparing Three Fractions
Alternate Method:
2. Compare using a
Place value chart
Tenths (0.1)
Hundreths (0.01) .6 6 .7 5 .2

6. Let’s Practice!

8. Order these fractions from least to greatest:
7/9
5/6
2/3
1/2

9. 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

10. Original fractions ordered from least to greatest:
1/2, 2/3, 7/9, 5/6

11. What fraction is greater than ¾?
7/12
5/8
2/3
7/9

12. 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

13. Odysseyware Time