Order from Least to Greatest Calculator
Sort numbers, fractions, and expressions in ascending or descending order
Enter Your Numbers
Supports integers, decimals, fractions (e.g., 3/4), mixed numbers (e.g., 2 1/4), and expressions (e.g., 3+5*2)
Example: Mixed Numbers
Input: 2/3, 7/6, 1/8, 9/10
Convert:
2/3 = 0.667
7/6 = 1.167
1/8 = 0.125
9/10 = 0.900
Least to Greatest
Result: 1/8, 2/3, 9/10, 7/6
Decimals: 0.125, 0.667, 0.900, 1.167
Supported Formats
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Integers: 5, -3, 42
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Decimals: 3.14, -2.5, 0.75
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Fractions: 3/4, -2/3, 22/7
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Mixed: 2 1/4, -1 3/8
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Expressions: 3+5, 2*8, (4+6)/2
Understanding Number Ordering
Ordering Methods
This calculator uses several strategies to handle different types of numbers:
- Integer and Decimal: Direct numerical comparison
- Fractions: Convert to decimal equivalents
- Mixed Numbers: Convert whole + fraction parts
- Expressions: Evaluate mathematically first
Common Applications
- Data Analysis: Organize datasets for analysis
- Statistics: Prepare data for quartile calculations
- Education: Learn fraction and decimal relationships
- Research: Sort experimental results
Sorting Algorithms
This calculator implements efficient sorting algorithms that handle various number formats:
Preprocessing
Convert all inputs to numerical values for comparison
Sorting
Use JavaScript's optimized sort algorithm (Timsort)
Output
Present results in original input format when possible