Ordering Fractions and Decimals Mastery

What is the first step when you see a problem involving ordering fractions and decimals?

• Convert all fractions to decimals

• List all numbers in random order

• Identify numbers greater than one

• Compare all numbers to 1/2

How do you convert 3/4 to a decimal?

• 1.25

• 0.5

• 0.25

• 0.75

Which decimal is the smallest among 0.5, 0.75, and 0.99?

• 0.5

• 0.75

• 0.99

• All are equal

When comparing 1 and 1/3 to 1 and 3/4, which is smaller?

• 1 and 1/3

• 1 and 3/4

• Both are equal

• Cannot be determined

How do you convert 1/8 to a decimal?

• 0.25

• 0.125

• 0.5

• 0.75

What does a smaller denominator indicate when numerators are the same?

• Smaller piece

• Equal piece

• Larger piece

• Cannot be determined

Which fraction is smaller: 1/12 or 1/4?

• Cannot be determined

• Both are equal

• 1/4

• 1/12

How do you convert 2/3 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 9?

• 7/9

• 6/9

• 5/9

• 4/9

What should you do if you have just one decimal in a set of fractions?

• Compare without converting

• Ignore the decimal

• Convert the decimal to a fraction

• Convert all to decimals

What is a useful strategy when fractions are very close and hard to compare?

• Compare to 1/2

• Convert to decimals

• Use equivalent fractions

• List in random order