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Ordering Fractions Worksheet

Compare and order fractions. Show your working where space is provided. Use equivalent fractions with a common denominator when helpful.

Finding Common Denominators

Write each pair of fractions as equivalent fractions with the same denominator. Use the least common denominator.

1.Rewrite 2/3 and 1/4 using their least common denominator.

2.Rewrite 3/5 and 1/2 using their least common denominator.

3.Rewrite 5/6 and 3/8 using their least common denominator.

Ordering Fractions

Put each set in order from smallest to largest. Show a common denominator or another clear comparison method.

4.Order 2/5, 3/10 and 4/5 from smallest to largest.

5.Order 5/8, 2/3 and 3/4 from smallest to largest.

6.Order 1/6, 3/8, 1/2 and 5/6 from smallest to largest.

7.Order 7/10, 2/3 and 3/5 from smallest to largest.

Fractions in Everyday Situations

Compare the amounts in each situation and answer both parts.

8.Harrison ate 3/8 of a loaf of bread, Wiremu ate 1/2 of an equal-sized loaf, and Ana ate 1/4 of an equal-sized loaf. Who ate the greatest amount, and who ate the smallest amount?

9.On a walk, Hana covered 5/6 km, Luca covered 3/4 km, and Ngaio covered 7/8 km. List them from the shortest distance to the longest distance.

10.A smoothie uses 2/3 cup of yoghurt, 3/4 cup of berries and 1/2 cup of milk. Which ingredient is used in the greatest amount, and which is used in the smallest amount?