Ordering Multiple Fractions

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

Which list below shows the fractions in ascending order?

• 5/8 < 1/5 < 2/3

• 1/5 < 5/8 <2/3

• 2/3 < 1/5 < 5/8

• 1/5 < 2/3 < 5/8

Order these fractions from least to greatest:

• 0, -1/2, -2/5, 3/5

• -1/2, -2/5, 0, 3/5

• -2/5, -1/2, 0, 3/5

• 3/5, -2/5, -1/2, 0

Put these fractions in descending order:

• 2/7, 2/5, 2/3, 2/11

• 2/3, 2/5, 2/7, 2/11

• 2/11, 2/7, 2/5, 2/3

• 2/11, 2/3, 2/5, 2/7

order these fractions from smallest to largest

• 1/2, 5/6, 1/6, 2/6

• 1/6, 2/6, 1/2, 5/6

• 5/6, 1/2, 2/6, 1/6

• 1/6, 1/2, 2/6, 5/6

Which of the following fractions is greater than 2/3?

• 1/3

• 2/4

• 4/6

• 3/4

Fill the blank with the correct symbol

4/8 __ 3/5

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which is greater?

-3/5 or -4/5

• -3/5

• -4/5

Compare these fractions

1/5 3/5

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Compare fractions

5/6____1/2

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