Comparing and Ordering Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Order the fractions from least to greatest: 1/3, 2/5, 3/8

• 2/5, 3/8, 1/3

• 1/3, 3/8, 2/5

• 2/5, 1/3, 3/8

• 3/8, 1/3, 2/5

Order the fractions from greatest to least: 5/6, 2/3, 3/4

• 2/3, 3/4, 5/6

• 2/3, 5/6, 3/4

• 5/6, 3/4, 2/3

• 3/4, 5/6, 2/3

Which mixed number is greater: 2 1/2 or 1 3/4?

• 1 1/2

• 2 3/4

• 1 1/4

• 2 1/2

Which mixed number is smaller: 3 2/5 or 2 4/7?

• 2 2/5

• 3 2/5

• 2 4/7

• 3 3/5

Olivia ate rac{3}{6} of a pizza. Julian ate rac{1}{3} of a pizza. Who ate more?

Order from least to greatest
1/3, 1/6, 1/2, 

• 1/2, 1/3, 1/6

• 1/6, 1/3, 1/2

• 1/3, 1/6, 1/2

Michael has 1/4 of a pizza left and Anika has 1/3 of a pizza left.

Michael's pizza ​ ​ (a)    Anika's pizza

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Order from least to greatest
2/4, 4/6, 1/3

• 1/3, 4/6, 2/4

• 4/6, 2/4, 1/3

• 1/3, 2/4, 4/6

Compare the Fractions in the picture:

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1/3 + 1/4 ​ (a)   1/2

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Answer explanation

Greater than or less than 1/2 is a common benchmark on the ACT & SAT.