Ordering Fractions and Decimals

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Objective

I can order a mix of fractions and decimals from smallest to largest or largest to smallest using different strategies like number lines.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

What is a common denominator and why is it helpful when ordering fractions?

2

Rename the fractions ½ and ¼ so that they both have a denominator of 8.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Order the following fractions from least to greatest: ½, ⅕, ¼, ⅓. Show your work. Order the following fractions from greatest to least: ⅚, ⅔, ¾, ⅘. Show your work. Order the following fractions from least to greatest: ⅜, ½, ⅝, ¼. Show your work.

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