Order a set of fractions
5th Grade Math practice: Order 1/2, 5/8, and 2/3 from least to greatest.. Part of fractions (Compare fractions).
~7 min
Use benchmarks, common denominators, or decimal reasoning consistently.
Choosing a comparison method
1/2 shaded
To compare fractions, you can use benchmarks like 1/2, convert to a common denominator, or use decimal equivalents. Pick the strategy that is easiest for the set of fractions you are looking at.
💡 If one denominator is a multiple of the others, a common denominator is often the quickest path.