Compare and Order Three

Order up to three fractions, including fractions greater than 1.

Warm-up, learn, try it together, practice, then a quick check. About 15 minutes.

What children learn in Level 58

Let's order 3 fifths, 7 eighths, and 5 fourths. Start with benchmarks. 5 fourths is more than 1, so it's the greatest.
7 eighths is close to 1, and 3 fifths is just over one half. So 7 eighths comes next.
When benchmarks don't settle it, use a common denominator. 2 thirds and 3 fourths are 8 twelfths and 9 twelfths.
You can also match the tops. If two fractions have the same top, the smaller bottom means bigger pieces.

Georgia's K-12 Mathematics Standards:

5.NR.3.2 — Compare and order up to three fractions with different numerators and/or different denominators by flexibly using a variety of tools and strategies.