Comparing and Ordering Fractions

Organize the fractions whether they are greater than, less than or equal to 1/2.

Groups:

(a) Greater than 1/2

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(b) Less than 1/2

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(c) Equal to 1/2

• 2/10

• 6/12

• 4/6

• 3/4

• 2/4

• 1/4

• 3/9

• 6/10

• 3/6

Order the fractions from least to greatest.

a

b

c

4/5

3/9

5/10

Compare the following fractions: 2/3 ​ (a)   4/8

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Compare the following fractions: 1/4 ​ (a)   3/9

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Which list is ordered from greatest to least?

• 1/3, 5/10, 3/4

• 3/4, 1/3, 2/4

• 3/4, 3/6, 1/3

• 1/3, 2/3, 1/2