Comparing and Ordering Fractions

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🎯 WALT: Compare and order fractions confidently

Success Criteria: I can compare fractions with different denominators and order them correctly using visual and numerical reasoning.

Part 1: Comparing Fractions

1. Which fraction is larger? Circle your answer.

3/4

2/3

2. Order these fractions from smallest to largest: 1/2, 3/8, 5/6

Smallest: _______ Middle: _______ Largest: _______

3. Which fractions are equivalent to 1/2? (Check all that apply)

2/4

3/5

4/8

5/10

4. Compare using <, > or =

a) 2/5 _____ 3/7

b) 4/6 _____ 2/3

c) 5/8 _____ 1/2

Part 2: Problem Solving

5. Sarah ate 3/8 of a pizza and Tom ate 1/3 of the same pizza. Who ate more? Explain your reasoning.

6. Order these fractions from largest to smallest: 7/12, 2/3, 1/4, 5/6

Largest: _______ _______ _______ _______ Smallest

7. Extension Challenge: Convert these fractions to have a common denominator of 24, then order them:

1/3 = _____/24

5/8 = _____/24

3/4 = _____/24

Order from smallest to largest: _______, _______, _______

Part 3: Real-World Applications

8. A recipe calls for 2/3 cup of flour. You only have a 1/4 cup measuring cup. How many times will you need to fill it? Is this more or less than what you need?

9. Three friends ran different distances: Amy ran 3/4 km, Ben ran 5/8 km, and Chloe ran 7/10 km. List them in order from who ran the furthest to who ran the least distance.

Furthest: _____________ Middle: _____________ Least: _____________

10. Reflection: Explain one strategy you use to compare fractions with different denominators.