Practice Ordering Fractions in Math

Use these practice problems to test your method after reviewing the concept explanation and worked examples.

Quick Recap

Arranging three or more fractions from least to greatest (or greatest to least).

Convert all fractions to a common denominator and then read off the order from the numerators.

Example 1

easy
Order \frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{3}, and \frac{1}{4} from least to greatest.

Example 2

medium
Order \frac{5}{6}, \frac{3}{4}, \frac{7}{12}, and \frac{2}{3} from least to greatest.

Example 3

easy
Order \frac{2}{5}, \frac{3}{10}, and \frac{1}{2} from greatest to least.

Example 4

hard
Arrange \frac{4}{9}, \frac{5}{12}, \frac{7}{18}, and \frac{11}{36} from least to greatest.