Grade 7 · Math · Unit 4 of 16
Comparing & Ordering
Fractions, decimals and whole numbers
What your child practises
Comparing and ordering positive fractions, decimals to thousandths and whole numbers, using benchmarks and equivalent decimals.
Alberta Curriculum learning outcome: N7 · comparing and ordering positive fractions, decimals (to thousandths) and whole numbers
Sample questions
A taste of this unit. In the app, questions change every time and get easier or harder to match your child.
Question 1
Tap the numbers from least to greatest.
- 2/5
- 1 1/2
- 0.8
- 3/4
Show answer
2/5 → 3/4 → 0.8 → 1 1/2
Hint: Change every number to a decimal, then compare. A number line can help.
Question 2
Which decimal is greater?
- 0.56
- 0.504
Show answer
0.56
Hint: Line up the place values: tenths, hundredths, then thousandths.
Question 3
Which is the least?
- 1 1/4
- 0.45
- 0.65
- 1.3
Show answer
0.45
Hint: Change the fractions to decimals so you can compare them.
Question 4
Which decimal is greater?
- 0.41
- 0.402
Show answer
0.41
Hint: Line up the place values: tenths, hundredths, then thousandths.
Question 5
Tap the numbers from least to greatest.
- 0.9
- 0.45
- 0.8
- 0.55
Show answer
0.45 → 0.55 → 0.8 → 0.9
Hint: Change every number to a decimal, then compare. A number line can help.
Question 6
Which is the greatest?
- 0.45
- 0.55
- 1 1/2
- 2/5
Show answer
1 1/2
Hint: Change the fractions to decimals (1/4 = 0.25, 1/2 = 0.5, 3/4 = 0.75) so you can compare them.