8.12 Order fractions
Lesson
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You have previously looked at how to represent fractions with models. Let's practice identifying fractions given the area model below.
Which of the following shows $\frac{2}{6}$26 of the area shaded?
A
B
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Question 1
Which is smaller?
- A
$3$3 fourths
B
Question 2
Order these fractions from largest to smallest.
$\frac{7}{8}$78,
, $5$5 eighths$\frac{7}{8}$78, $5$5 eighths,
A, $5$5 eighths, $\frac{7}{8}$78B$5$5 eighths,
, $\frac{7}{8}$78C
Remember!
Remember to count up all the pieces to find the denominator, not just the unshaded ones.