use common multiples to express fractions in the
same denomination and compare and order
fractions (greater than 1)
1
2
4 or 7 ?
Explain how you know.
3
5
Which is bigger
Order the fractions from smallest to largest.
7
4
17
10
9
5
39
20
smallest
largest
3 Look at these signs.
<
Write the correct sign in each box.
4
a)
8
6
b)
4
3
c)
12
8
1
=
>
6
4
d)
18
8
3
10
e)
15
12
f)
15
4
18
12
2
1
4
10
8
2
7
8
Draw and label arrows to show the positions of these fractions on a number line.
A
A
7
10
A
B
17
10
A
C
A
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22
20
A
D
8
5
A
E
30
100
use
common multiples
express fractions
in the same denomination
Calculating
withto fractions
- Practice
Sheet 1 and compare
and order fractions (greater than 1)
Teacher’s
notes
Teacher’s
notes
Useful interactive games to teach the skills needed to compare and order fractions:
http://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/134/
comparing_fractions_decimals_and_percentages
Compare fractions with other fractions, decimals or percentages, or with any combination of the three.
http://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/56/
placing_fractions_and_decimals_on_a_number_line
Position fractions on a number line.
http://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/132/equivalent_fractions
Drag the digit card to make the equivalent fraction.
http://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/139/
order_fractions_decimals_and_percentages
Order fractions, decimals or percentages, or any combination of the three.
http://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/231/
convert_improper_fractions_to_mixed_numbers
Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers. Uses a number line to make
the link to division. Also provides a visual representation of the regrouping
of fractions into ‘ones’.
There are many more games that help develop an understanding of fractions here: http://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/
category/18/fractions_decimals_and_percentages
Answers: 1) 4/3 = 1 5/15, 7/5 = 1 10/15, so 7/5 is bigger
2) 17/10 (34/20), 7/4 (35/20), 9/5 (36/20), 39/20
3 a) < b) > c) = d) = e) = f) <
4) convert all to tenths and place on line ( each division is worth 1/10)
B = 1 7/10, C = 1 1/10, D = 1 6/10 E = 3/10
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