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One way is to write equivalent fractions with like denominators. IF your ordering fractions AND decimals, write the decimal(s) as fractions. Then put them side by side and compare. for example. Lets say you have 3 fractions and one decimal. 7/8, 9/8, 1¼, and 0.75. Write 0.75 and 75/100 - that equals ¾. Then take the rest of the fractions and compare them so,
7/8, 9/8, 1¼, ¾. there are two 8s and two 4s. Since 4 can be multiplied by 2 to equal 8, 8 is your lowest common denominator. take the 1¼ and multiply the numerator and denominator by 2, that = 10/8, then take the ¾ and do the same thing and that = 6/8.
Finally, take all your fractions, put them side by side, and compare them. So,
6/8, 10/8, 7/8, 9/8. Since the denominators are the same, you compare the top numbers.
6 < 7 < 9 < 10. So your answer is
0.75 < 7/8 < 9/8 < 1¼
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