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Ordering fractions

We can order numbers fairly easily. E.g. 7 14 6 19 50

Ordering fractions

becomes this

14

19

50

(if ordered smallest

largest)

Ordering fractions

Fractions are ordered the same way

3 9

7 9

4 9

1 9

2 9

Ordering fractions If the DENOMINATOR is the same, look at the NUMERATORS, and put the fractions in order.

1 9

2 9

3 9

4 9

7 9 largest)

(if ordered smallest

Ordering fractions If the DENOMINATOR is the different, we have a problem that must be dealt with differently.

3 6

7 8

4 4

1 3

2 4

We need to convert our fractions to EQUIVALENT fractions of the same DENOMINATOR. We will come back to this example.

Ordering fractions If the DENOMINATOR is the different, we have a problem that must be dealt with differently.

4 6

3 9

Heres an easier example, with just 2 fractions to start us off.

Ordering fractions Look at the denominators. We must look for a COMMON MULTIPLE.

4 6

3 9

This means that we check to see which numbers are in the 6 times table, and the 9 times table. We need a number that appears in both lists.

Ordering fractions Look at the denominators. We must look for a COMMON MULTIPLE. Multiples of 6 are
6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60

Multiples of 9 are
9, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 63, 72, 81, 90

Ordering fractions COMMON MULTIPLES are: Multiples of 6 are


6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60

Multiples of 9 are
9, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54

Ordering fractions COMMON MULTIPLES are:


18, 36 and 54. There are others that are higher, but we only look at smaller numbers. Remember: Smaller numbers are SIMPLER. 18 is the smallest number that is common, so well use this.

Ordering fractions We need to convert these fractions so they have the same denominator.

4 6

x3
x3

? 18

Ordering fractions We need to convert these fractions so they have the same denominator.

4 6

x3
x3

12 18

Ordering fractions We need to convert these fractions so they have the same denominator.

3 9

x2
x2

? 18

Ordering fractions We need to convert these fractions so they have the same denominator.

3 9

x2
x2

6 18

Ordering fractions
So these fractions:

4 6

3 9

Are EQUIVALENT to these ones: 12 18 6

18

Ordering fractions
And this is the correct order

3 9

4 6

Because these EQUIVALENT FRACTIONS are in order 6 18 12

18

Ordering fractions Remember our example

3 6

7 8

4 4

1 3

2 4

The LOWEST COMMON DENOMINATOR is 24 check for all the multiples of the DENOMINATORS. 24 is the first number to appear in all the lists.

Ordering fractions Convert to 24ths

12 24

21 24

24 24

8 24

12 24

The LOWEST COMMON DENOMINATOR is 24 check for all the multiples of the DENOMINATORS. 24 is the first number to appear in all the lists.

Ordering fractions Convert to 24ths


2nd 4th 5th 1st 3rd

12 24

21 24

24 24

8 24

12 24

This tells you how large our fractions are. Check which order they go in.

Ordering fractions Convert to 24ths


2nd 4th 5th 1st 3rd

3 6

7 8

4 4

1 3

2 4

This tells you how large our fractions are. Check which order they go in.

Ordering fractions

1 3

3 6

2 4

7 8

4 4

So this is the correct order

Ordering Fractions 2
If we want to order fractions, we need to make sure our working out is clear.

For every question, please use the following method.


5 9 7 12 3 6 3 4

We look for a COMMON MULTIPLE.

Ordering Fractions 2 5
9

7
12

3
6

3
4

Look at the DENOMINATORS. What are the MULTIPLES?

Ordering Fractions 2
5 9 7 12 3 6 3 4

9: 9, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 12: 12, 24, 36, 48, 60,

6: 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 48,


4: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36,

Ordering Fractions 2 5
9

7
12

3
6

3
4

Use 36 as the COMMON DENOMINATOR.

Ordering Fractions 2
5 9 7 12 3 6 3 4

36

36

36

36

Ordering Fractions 2 5
9
x 4

7
12
x 3

3
6
x 6

3
4
x 9

Find the number that you need to multiply the DENOMINATORS by to get 36.

36

36

36

36

Ordering Fractions 2 5
9
x 4

7
12
x 3

3
6
x 6

3
4
x 9

Multiply the NUMERATORS by the same amount as you multiplied the DENOMINATORS

36

36

36

36

Ordering Fractions 2 5
9
x 4

7
12
x 3

3
6
x 6

3
4
x 9

20 36

21 36

18 36

27 36

Ordering Fractions 2 5
9
x 4

7
12
x 3

3
6
x 6

3
4
x 9

Decide which order the fractions need to be in.

20 36 2nd

21 36 3rd

18 36 1st

27 36 4th

Ordering Fractions 2 5
9
x 4

7
12
x 3

3
6
x 6

3
4
x 9

putting them in order

20 36 2

21 36 3

18 36 1

27 36 4

18 36

20 36

21 36

27 36

Ordering Fractions 2 5
9
x 4

7
12
x 3

3
6
x 6

3
4
x 9

Now convert them back

20 36 2

21 36 3

18 36 1

27 36 4

18 36

20 36

21 36

27 36

3
6

5
9

7
12

3
4

Ordering Fractions 2 5
9
x 4

7
12
x 3

3
6
x 6

3
4
x 9

and the final answer

20 36 2

21 36 3

18 36 1

27 36 4

18 36

20 36

21 36

27 36

3
6

5
9

7
12

3
4

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