Comparing and Ordering Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Which fraction is greater: 3/4 or 2/3?

• 2/3

• 5/6

• 3/4

• 1/2

Which fraction is smaller: 5/8 or 3/4?

• 5/8

• 3/4

• 7/8

• 1/2

Compare the fractions 4/9 and 5/12. Which one is bigger?

• 4/9

• 3/4

• 1/2

• 5/12

Convert both fractions into equivalents with the same denominator by finding the lowest common multiple. Then focus on the numerators. This method works for...

• comparing, ordering, adding and subtracting fractions.

• comparing and ordering fractions only.

• adding and subtracting fractions only.

• Finding a fraction of an amount.

Answer explanation

Multiplying the numerator and denominator by the same number creates...

• a mixed number

• an improper fraction

• a simplified fraction.

• an equivalent fraction

Answer explanation

Compare the fractions 3/4 and 5/8. Which fraction is greater?

• 3/4 is equal to 5/8

• 3/4 is less than 5/8

• 3/4 is greater than 5/8

• 5/8 is greater than 3/4

Order the fractions 2/5, 3/7, and 1/3 from least to greatest.

• 3/7, 2/5, 1/3

• 2/5, 3/7, 1/3

• 1/3, 3/7, 2/5

• 3/7, 1/3, 2/5

Order the fractions 4/11, 2/9, and 5/13 from greatest to least.

• 4/11, 5/13, 2/9

• 2/9, 4/11, 5/13

• 4/11, 2/9, 5/13

• 5/13, 4/11, 2/9

Compare the fractions 2/3 and 4/5. Which fraction is greater?

• 4/5

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 5/6

Order the fractions 7/8, 3/4, and 5/6 from least to greatest.

• 3/4, 7/8, 5/6

• 7/8, 3/4, 5/6

• 3/4, 5/6, 7/8

• 5/6, 3/4, 7/8