Comparing fractions is easier with if they have the same denominator. Comparing fractions with different denominators is harder, it can be easier if you find the 'common denominator'
Which of these fractions in the correct order of size, starting with the smallest first?
Answer
1/2, 1/5, 3/4
3/4, 1/2, 1/5
1/5, 1/2, 3/4
Question 2
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A quarter of school leavers last year went into further education and a third went into employment. Which was the more popular option for school leavers, further education or employment?
Answer
further education
employment
Question 3
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Half the residents in a street vote for Labour and two fifths vote for the Liberal Democrats. Which is the more popular party?
Answer
half
two fifths
Question 4
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On a Saturday night, 3 out of every 10 television viewers prefer to watch light entertainment. 1 out of every 3 television viewers prefer to watch sport.
Which is the less preferred option?
Answer
3/10
1/3
Question 5
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Which fractions are in the correct order of size, starting with the smallest.
Answer
2/5, 3/10, 1/4
1/4, 2/5, 3/10
1/4, 3/10, 2/5
Question 6
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Which fractions are in the correct order of size, starting with the largest.
Answer
1/2, 2/7, 4/7
4/7, 2/7, 1/2
2/7, 1/2, 4/7
Question 7
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Which fractions are in the correct order of size, starting with the smallest.
Answer
13/15, 2/3, 4/5, 9/10
9/10, 13/15, 2/3, 4/5
2/3, 4/5, 13/15, 9/10
Question 8
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Which fractions are in the correct order of size, starting with the largest.