Arrange the following fractions from the smallest to the largest. 138, 114, 32
- 32, 114, 138
- 138, 114, 32
- 114, 32, 138
- 32, 138, 114
Need a hint?
Change every number to eighths first, then compare the numerators.
Worked answer
- Write each fraction in eighths: 114 = 108, 32 = 128, 138 stays as it is.
- Compare the numerators: 10 is less than 12, and 12 is less than 13.
- So the order from smallest to largest is 114, 32, 138.
Answer: 114, 32, 138
The mistake this question tests
Habit
Calculation slip
Pupils often compare the whole-number parts or the numerators without first changing to a common denominator, which puts 32 or 138 in the wrong place.
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