If Im naming fractions are these fractions in the right order from least to greatest?
1/4 1/3 1/2?
Yes! :-)
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To determine if the fractions are in the right order from least to greatest, you will need to compare them. One way to compare fractions is by finding a common denominator. Here's how you can do it:
1. Find a common denominator for all the fractions. In this case, the common denominator could be 12. To convert the fractions to have a denominator of 12:
- Multiply 1/4 by 3/3, which gives 3/12.
- Multiply 1/3 by 4/4, which gives 4/12.
- Multiply 1/2 by 6/6, which gives 6/12.
Now you have the fractions as 3/12, 4/12, and 6/12.
2. Compare the numerators (the numbers on top). Since the fractions have the same denominator, you can compare the numerators directly.
3/12 < 4/12 < 6/12
So from least to greatest, the correct order of the fractions is:
3/12, 4/12, 6/12
However, it is also important to simplify the fractions if possible. In this case, all three fractions can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (which is 3 for these fractions):
3/12 simplifies to 1/4
4/12 simplifies to 1/3
6/12 simplifies to 1/2
Thus, the simplified fractions and the correct order from least to greatest are:
1/4, 1/3, 1/2