Ordering Fractions from Smallest to Largest

Name: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________

Remember: Use the fraction strips to help you compare. The smaller the fraction, the closer it is to 0.

Part A: Order these fractions from smallest to largest

1.   1/2 1/4 3/4

_______ , _______ , _______

2.   2/3 1/3 3/3

_______ , _______ , _______

3.   1/8 3/8 5/8

_______ , _______ , _______

4.   2/5 4/5 1/5

_______ , _______ , _______

Part B: Use the number line to order the fractions

5. Place these fractions on the number line:  1/4, 3/4, 1/2

0
1

Smallest to largest: _______ , _______ , _______

6. Place these fractions on the number line:  2/6, 5/6, 1/6

0
1

Smallest to largest: _______ , _______ , _______

Part C: Challenge - Order four fractions!

7.   1/2 1/8 3/4 1/4

_______ , _______ , _______ , _______

8.   4/5 1/5 3/5 2/5

_______ , _______ , _______ , _______