Comparing and Ordering Fractions
Name: ________________________
Date: ________________________
Part A: Compare the fractions using <, > or =
1.
2/5 ____ 3/5
2.
3/4 ____ 5/8
3.
2/3 ____ 5/9
4.
7/10 ____ 3/5
5.
4/6 ____ 2/3
6.
5/12 ____ 3/8
Part B: Order the fractions from smallest to largest
7. 1/2, 1/4, 3/4
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8. 2/3, 1/6, 5/6
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9. 3/8, 1/2, 1/4, 7/8
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10. 5/12, 1/3, 3/4, 1/6
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Part C: Order the fractions from largest to smallest
11. 2/5, 4/5, 1/5
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12. 3/10, 7/10, 2/5
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13. 1/2, 2/3, 5/6, 1/3
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Part D: Challenge Questions
14. Find a fraction that lies between 1/3 and 1/2
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15. Order these fractions from smallest to largest: 5/8, 2/3, 11/16
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