Mathematics Grade 7 15 min

Compare and order fractions

Compare and order fractions

What you'll learn

  • Identify equivalent fractions using visual models and multiplication/division by the same non-zero number.
  • Compare fractions with unlike denominators by rewriting them with a common denominator and then determining which is larger or smaller.
  • Order a set of at least five fractions (including proper, improper, and mixed numbers) from least to greatest or greatest to least, justifying the order using common denominators or benchmark fractions (0, 1/2, 1).
  • Explain the relationship between fractions, decimals, and percentages and convert between these forms to facilitate comparison and ordering.

Tutorial Preview

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Compare fractions with the same denominator: 2/5 vs 3/5

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Compare fractions with different denominators: 1/3 vs 2/5

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Order three fractions: 1/2, 3/4, 1/8

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
Which fraction is greater: 1/7 or 4/7?
0.1/7
1.4/7
2.Equal
3.None
Easy
Which fraction is smaller: 5/9 or 2/9?
0.5/9
1.2/9
2.Equal
3.Both
Easy
Which symbol makes this true? 3/8 __ 7/8
0.>
1.<
2.=
3.+

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