Number 1

3 marks · Easy

Look at the fractions below:

(a)

Write these fractions in order from smallest to largest.

[2 marks]

(b)

Which fraction is the largest?

[1 mark]

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(a) 1/2, 2/3, 3/4

(b) 3/4

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Marking points

M1 (a) · 1 mark · Attempts to compare fractions by changing to common denominators, or by approximate decimal values.

A1 (a) · 1 mark · Correctly orders all three from smallest to largest: .

B1 (b) · 1 mark · Identifies as the largest fraction.

Worked solution

First, compare the fractions by converting to decimals: .

Order from smallest to largest: 0.5 (), 0.67 (), 0.75 ()

Largest fraction is .