Comparing and Ordering Simple Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Comparing and Ordering Fractions with Same Denominator

1 whole can be divided into equal parts in many ways as shown in this fraction wall.

We can use the bars on the previous page to compare and order unit fractions.

 $\frac{1}{4}\ is\ greater\ than\ \frac{1}{5}$  

 $\frac{1}{8}\ is\ greater\ than\ \frac{1}{9}$  

Multiple Choice

Which is greater?

• $\frac{3}{5}$

• $\frac{4}{5}$

 $\frac{4}{5}\ is\ greater\ than\ \frac{3}{5}$  

Multiple Choice

Which is smaller?

• $\frac{2}{4}$

• $\frac{3}{4}$

 $\frac{2}{4}\ is\ smaller\ than\ \frac{3}{4}$  

What do you notice about the pairs of fractions discussed before?

 $\frac{4}{5}\ is\ greater\ than\ \frac{3}{5}$  

 $\frac{2}{4}\ is\ smaller\ than\ \frac{3}{4}$  

Multiple Choice

Which fraction is the smallest?

• $\frac{7}{8}$

• $\frac{3}{8}$

• $\frac{5}{8}$

Multiple Choice

Which fraction is the largest?

•  $\frac{5}{10}$ 

•  $\frac{4}{10}$ 

•  $\frac{7}{10}$