Order 3 Fractions Using 1/2 Benchmark

Put the following fractions in order from least to greatest using your knowledge of the benchmark fractions of 0, 1/2, and 1.

How can you compare fractions with unlike denominators using benchmarks?

• By using benchmark fractions like, 0, 1/2 or 1

• By finding a common denominator

• By multiplying the denominators

• By converting all fractions to decimals

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Order the following fractions from smallest to largest using benchmark fractions: \frac{1}{4}, \frac{1}{2}, \frac{3}{4}

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