Year 6

Comparing and ordering fractions

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Practise the method.

Use equivalent fractions and common number lines to compare and justify fraction order.

Example 1

Fractions on one number line
Fractions on one number lineThe line runs from zero to one in 12 equal intervals. Marked fractions are 5/12, 7/12.015/127/12
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Example 2

Fractions on one number line
Fractions on one number lineThe line runs from zero to one in 8 equal intervals. Marked fractions are 3/8, 5/8, 1.013/85/81
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Example 3

Fractions on one number line
Fractions on one number lineThe line runs from zero to one in 12 equal intervals. Marked fractions are 2/3.012/3
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