Comparing and Ordering Fractions

Name: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________

Part A: Compare the Fractions

Write <, >, or = in each box.

1. 3/4 ____ 2/3
2. 5/8 ____ 3/4
3. 2/5 ____ 3/10
4. 7/12 ____ 2/3
5. 4/6 ____ 2/3
6. 5/9 ____ 1/2

Part B: Order from Smallest to Largest

Arrange the fractions in ascending order.

1. 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 1/4
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2. 2/3, 5/12, 3/4, 1/6
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3. 7/10, 3/5, 4/5, 1/2
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Part C: Order from Largest to Smallest

Arrange the fractions in descending order.

1. 2/5, 3/10, 7/10, 1/2
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2. 5/6, 2/3, 5/12, 3/4
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3. 1/3, 5/9, 2/9, 7/9
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Part D: Challenge

Order these five fractions from smallest to largest:

3/4, 7/12, 5/6, 2/3, 11/12
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