A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

The lowest common multiple is the lowest number that is a multiple of two or more numbers.

Between numbers

Maths

In this unit, pupils have explored the structure of fractions and their relationship with decimals and integers. This is built on in the future unit where pupils deepen their understanding of the arithmetic procedures involving fractions and integers.

In this unit, pupils will be asked to compare and order both fractions and decimals and will assess when conversion is required. Fluency in working with decimals and integers is an important skill which is developed in the prior unit.

Comparing and ordering fractions and decimals (positive and negative)

The {{ }} is the lowest number that is a multiple of two or more numbers.

Sofia writes down the number 0.9999 Select all the numbers below that are greater than Sofia's number.

I am rolling a six sided dice and filling in two grids. What number must replace $$a$$ so that the number in the first grid will be greater than the number in the second grid?

I am rolling a six sided dice and filling in two grids. If $$a$$ = 5, which of the following numbers can replace $$b$$ so that the second number is greater?

What fraction is halfway between $$\frac{3}{7}$$ and $$\frac{5}{7}$$?

What fraction is halfway between $$\frac{2}{9}$$ and $$\frac{5}{9}$$?

The absolute value of a number is its {{ }} from zero.

Order the values from smallest to largest.

Order these fractions from smallest to largest.

Order these values from smallest to largest.

Starter Quiz