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Ordering Fractions Worksheet

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Ordering Fractions Worksheet

📊 Part 1: Comparing Unit Fractions

1. Which unit fraction is the largest?

1/2

1/3

1/4

1/5

2. Which statement is correct?

1/6 is larger than 1/4 because 6 > 4

1/4 is larger than 1/6 because the pieces are bigger

1/6 and 1/4 are the same size

You cannot compare these fractions

3. Order these unit fractions from smallest to largest: 1/2, 1/6, 1/3, 1/4

Smallest: _______ , _______ , _______ , _______ :Largest

4. Explain why 1/3 is larger than 1/5 using the words "equal parts":

🔄 Part 2: Equivalent Fractions and Ordering

5. Which fractions are equivalent to 1/2? (Tick all that apply)

2/4

3/6

2/3

4/8

6. Order these fractions from smallest to largest: 2/4, 1/3, 3/6, 1/4

_______ < _______ < _______ < _______

Show your working: Write any equivalent fractions you used to help order them.

7. Circle the larger fraction in each pair:

a) 2/3 or 4/6 b) 1/2 or 3/5 c) 2/5 or 1/3

📝 Part 3: Problem Solving

8. Sarah ate 2/5 of her pizza and Tom ate 1/3 of his identical pizza. Who ate more pizza? Explain your reasoning.
9. Place these fractions on the number line below: 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1/3

Draw a number line from 0 to 1 and mark the position of each fraction:

10. Challenge: A recipe calls for ingredients in these amounts: 1/2 cup flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 2/6 cup milk, and 3/4 cup water. List the ingredients in order from least amount to greatest amount.

Least: _____________ → _____________ → _____________ → _____________ :Greatest

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