GCSE Secondary Maths Age 13-17 - Number: Fractions - Explained

What is the first step in ordering fractions by size?

• Add them together

• Find a common denominator

• Multiply them by 10

• Convert them to percentages

When converting 2/5 to a fraction with a denominator of 30, what is the numerator?

• 18

• 10

• 12

• 15

Which fraction is the smallest when converted to a common denominator of 30?

• 2/5

• 7/15

• 1/2

• 11/30

What is the decimal equivalent of 2/5?

• 0.5

• 0.4

• 0.3

• 0.2

Which fraction converts to the decimal 0.5?

• 2/5

• 7/15

• 1/2

• 11/30

What is the decimal representation of 7/15?

• 0.4333

• 0.4666

• 0.5

• 0.5333

What is the key takeaway when ordering fractions?

• Add all fractions together

• Convert to percentages

• Always use a calculator

• Use a common form for comparison