1. Comparing and Ordering Fractions
Please order these fractions from greatest to least.
2/3
1/8
2/6

2. Objective
Compare and order fractions.

3. Comparing Two Fractions
8 ___ 9
So,
< 8
< 8 9

4. Let’s Practice!

5. Finding Fractions on a Number Line
We can use number lines to help us order fractions.
Let’s practice!

6. Finding Fractions on a Number Line
This number line breaks one whole into fourths.
Where would ¼ be on the number line?
What about 4/4?

7. Finding Fractions on a Number Line
How many sections does this number line break one whole into?
Can you locate where 1/8 would be?
Name a fraction in eighths that is between ½ and ¾.

8. Finding Fractions on a Number Line
What does this number line show?
Where would 7/9 be?
What fraction is between 1/9 and 2/9?

9. Finding Fractions on a Number Line
How would you explain this number line using words?
Can you find 3/5?
Can you mark a fraction larger than 4/5 on the number line?

10. Finding Fractions on a Number Line
What type of number line is this?
Can you order 5/8, ¼, 2/3, and 3/16 on this number line?

11. 3/5 1/6 3/15 2/3 Can you explain why?
Which fraction is closest to 3/10?
3/5
1/6
3/15
2/3
Can you explain why?

12. The Answer!
3/10 = 9/30
3/5 = 18/30
1/6 = 5/30
3/15 = 6/30
2/3 = 20/30

13. Mini-Quiz
Which fraction is between ¼ and ½ on a number line?
3/5
2/10
9/16
3/8

14. Ordering Fractions Use the LCM to find a common denominator.
BAIP Instructional Support Version 2
4/20/2017
Ordering Fractions
Use the LCM to find a common denominator.
Find equivalent fractions using the common denominator.
List the new fractions from least to greatest.
List the original fractions from least to greatest. 14

15. Order these fractions from least to greatest:
7/9
5/6
2/3
1/2

16. 7/9 = 14/18
5/6 = 15/18
2/3 = 12/18
½ = 9/18
Ordered from least to greatest:
9/18
12/18
14/18
15/18

17. Original fractions ordered from least to greatest:
1/2, 2/3, 7/9, 5/6

18. What fraction is greater than ¾?
7/12
5/8
2/3
7/9

19. Web practice activity!
Balloon Pop Fractions

21. Are You Stuck? Find a common denominator Convert to decimals
Divide numerator by denominator
Draw and use a number line
Draw pictures of the fraction

22. CSM Workouts Comparing Fractions