Let me work through each problem step by step to identify the largest and smallest fractions.
Problem 1: 1/5, 4/5, 5/5
- All have the same denominator (5)
- When denominators are the same, compare numerators
- Numerators: 1, 4, 5
- Smallest: 1/5 (numerator 1 is smallest)
- Largest: 5/5 (numerator 5 is largest)
Problem 2: 6/8, 7/8, 2/8
- All have the same denominator (8)
- Compare numerators: 6, 7, 2
- Smallest: 2/8 (numerator 2 is smallest)
- Largest: 7/8 (numerator 7 is largest)
Problem 3: 1/3, 1/8, 1/5
- All have the same numerator (1)
- When numerators are the same, the fraction with the LARGER denominator is SMALLER
- Denominators: 3, 8, 5
- Larger denominator means smaller fraction
- Smallest: 1/8 (denominator 8 is largest)
- Largest: 1/3 (denominator 3 is smallest)
Problem 4: 3/7, 3/4, 3/3
- All have the same numerator (3)
- Compare denominators: 7, 4, 3
- Larger denominator means smaller fraction
- Smallest: 3/7 (denominator 7 is largest)
- Largest: 3/3 (denominator 3 is smallest)
Problem 5: 5/6, 5/8, 5/2
- All have the same numerator (5)
- Compare denominators: 6, 8, 2
- Larger denominator means smaller fraction
- Smallest: 5/8 (denominator 8 is largest)
- Largest: 5/2 (denominator 2 is smallest)
Final Answer:
1. Smallest: 1/5, Largest: 5/5
2. Smallest: 2/8, Largest: 7/8
3. Smallest: 1/8, Largest: 1/3
4. Smallest: 3/7, Largest: 3/3
5. Smallest: 5/8, Largest: 5/2
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of least to greatest fractions worksheet.