What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fractions of the highest order (7)" mean?

The definition is "Fractions". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of HIGHEST ("highest") [anagram: "order"] = EIGHTHS; definition: "Fractions" The answer is EIGHTHS.

Fractions of the highest order (7)

Guardian Cryptic #25257 | 21 Down | 2011-02-28 flower

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