SSAT Upper Level Math : How to order fractions from least to greatest or from greatest to least

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Upper Level Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #361 : Understanding Fractions As Numbers

Fill in the blank with the correct symbol. 

 __________ 

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The fraction models below show  and 

 is greater than  because more of the model is filled in.               

                

5 6 and 1 6

Example Question #362 : Understanding Fractions As Numbers

Fill in the blank with the correct symbol. 

 __________ 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The fraction models below show  and 

 is greater than  because more of the model is filled in.               

                

3 6 and 2 6

Example Question #51 : How To Order Fractions From Least To Greatest Or From Greatest To Least

Fill in the blank with the correct symbol. 

 __________ 

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The fraction models below show  and 

 is greater than  because more of the model is filled in.               

                

3 6 and 4 6

Example Question #23 : Compare Two Fractions With Different Numerators And Different Denominators: Ccss.Math.Content.4.Nf.A.2

Select the symbol to correctly fill in the blank below.  

 __________ 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To compare fractions, we need to first make common denominators. 

Now that we have common denominators, we can compare numerators. The fraction with the bigger numerator has the greater value. 

Example Question #24 : Compare Two Fractions With Different Numerators And Different Denominators: Ccss.Math.Content.4.Nf.A.2

Select the symbol to correctly fill in the blank below.  

 __________ 

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To compare fractions, we need to first make common denominators. 

Now that we have common denominators, we can compare numerators. The fraction with the bigger numerator has the greater value. 

Example Question #25 : Compare Two Fractions With Different Numerators And Different Denominators: Ccss.Math.Content.4.Nf.A.2

Select the symbol to correctly fill in the blank below.  

 __________ 

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To compare fractions, we need to first make common denominators. 

Now that we have common denominators, we can compare numerators. The fraction with the bigger numerator has the greater value. 

Example Question #47 : Extend Understanding Of Fraction Equivalence And Ordering

Select the symbol to correctly fill in the blank below.  

 __________ 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To compare fractions, we need to first make common denominators. 

 

Now that we have common denominators, we can compare numerators. The fraction with the bigger numerator has the greater value. 

Example Question #51 : Number & Operations: €”Fractions

Select the symbol to correctly fill in the blank below.  

 __________ 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To compare fractions, we need to first make common denominators. 

Now that we have common denominators, we can compare numerators. The fraction with the bigger numerator has the greater value. 

Example Question #21 : Compare Two Fractions With Different Numerators And Different Denominators: Ccss.Math.Content.4.Nf.A.2

Select the symbol to correctly fill in the blank below.  

 __________ 

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To compare fractions, we need to first make common denominators. 

Now that we have common denominators, we can compare numerators. The fraction with the bigger numerator has the greater value. 

Example Question #52 : Number & Operations: €”Fractions

Select the symbol to correctly fill in the blank below.  

 __________ 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To compare fractions, we need to first make common denominators. 

Now that we have common denominators, we can compare numerators. The fraction with the bigger numerator has the greater value. 

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