Question 5 of 43intermediate🔍 AnalyzeShort Answer2 marks

Arrange these fraction words in order of size from the smallest to the biggest in the empty box below: One and a half, three quarters, one and a quarter, half, quarter, two and a half.

Correct Answer

Step 1: Convert all fraction words to numerical fractions: Quarter = 1/4 Half = 1/2 Three quarters = 3/4 One and a quarter = 1 1/4 = 5/4 One and a half = 1 1/2 = 3/2 Two and a half = 2 1/2 = 5/2

Step 2: Compare and arrange in ascending order: 1/4 < 1/2 < 3/4 < 5/4 < 3/2 < 5/2

Answer: Quarter, Half, Three quarters, One and a quarter, One and a half, Two and a half

Exercise: Figure it Out (Section 1) | Q: 5 | (Page Page 3)
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Explanation

Converting to fractions: Quarter = 1/4, Half = 1/2, Three quarters = 3/4, One and a quarter = 1 1/4 = 5/4, One and a half = 1 1/2 = 3/2, Two and a half = 2 1/2 = 5/2. Arranging from smallest to largest: 1/4 < 1/2 < 3/4 < 5/4 < 3/2 < 5/2.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Convert all to fractions: Quarter = 1/4, Half = 1/2, Three quarters = 3/4, One and a quarter = 5/4, One and a half = 3/2, Two and a half = 5/2

  2. Step 2: Compare and arrange in ascending order: 1/4 < 1/2 < 3/4 < 5/4 < 3/2 < 5/2

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