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Comparing and Ordering Fractions - Cycle 2
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What does ordering fractions mean?
Ordering fractions means to compare them in order to place them in ascending (increasing) or descending (decreasing) order.
To learn more about ascending or descending order, read the Ascending and Descending Order concept sheet.
How to compare fractions with common denominators?
When the denominators are common (identical), the numerators indicate if one fraction is smaller or larger than another.
The larger numerator indicates a larger fraction because more parts are used. Similarly, the smaller numerator indicates a smaller fraction because fewer parts are used.
