Order Fractions Calculator
Sort fractions from least to greatest or greatest to least. Enter fractions (e.g., 1/2, 3/4, 2/3) and get instant ordering with decimal equivalents.
Step 1: Enter Fractions
Accepts fractions like 3/4, whole numbers 5, or mixed numbers 1 1/2 (space between whole and fraction).
How fraction ordering works
Convert each fraction to a decimal (numerator ÷ denominator). Then sort the decimals. Mixed numbers like 2 1/3 are converted to (whole + fraction).
Step 2: Sorting Options
About fraction comparison
To compare fractions like 2/3 and 3/4, we find decimal values: 2/3 ≈ 0.667, 3/4 = 0.75. So 2/3 < 3/4. The calculator does this automatically.
Sorted Fractions
Summary
Decimal Comparison
Visualisation
Sorted Fractions
½, ⅔, ¾, ⅝
Ascending order (least to greatest)
Number of fractions
4
Smallest value
0.5
Largest value
0.833
Median (approx)
0.667
Fractions with Decimal Equivalents
| Fraction | Decimal | Sorted Position |
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Decimal Values (Bar Chart)
How fractions are ordered
1. Convert to decimal → 2. Sort decimals → 3. Map back to fractions
Example: 1/2 = 0.5, 3/4 = 0.75, 2/3 ≈ 0.667 → sorted: 0.5 (1/2), 0.667 (2/3), 0.75 (3/4).
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