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UNIT 8 : Fractions
1
2=
4
8
10 =
5
1
3= 2
6
8= 3
3
4=
8
2
6=
3
Work Out
13. Fill in the missing number to obtain the corresponding equivalent fraction.
(a) (b) (c)
14. Fill in the missing number to obtain the corresponding equivalent fraction.
(a) (b) (c)
We order fractions with up to 2 different denominators.
T o order fractions, we use equivalent fractions and a number line.
Example 1: Arrange , , starting from the smallest fraction (ascending order).
Starting from the smallest, we obtain: , , .
3
8
3
4
3
4
5
8
5
8
3
8
3
4= 6
8
x 2
x 2
5
8
3
8;;
3
8
6
8
3
4
5
8
01
Example 2: Arrange , , , starting from the largest (descending order).
Starting from the largest, we obtain: , , , .
6
10
2
10
4
5
2
5
6
10
2
10
2
5
4
5
2
10
6
10 ; ;; 4
10
2
5=
x 2
x 2
4
5= 8
10
x 2
x 2
IT Corner http://www.homeschoolmath.net/interactives/unit_fractions.php
https://www.splashmath.com/math-skills/third-grade/fractions/
compare-fractions-with-same-numerators
4
10
6
10
8
10
2
10
2
5
4
5
01
Let's work out
Tip: Ordering fractions with different denominators