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Comparing fractions worksheets
12 compare fractions problems, denominators up to 10 · 1 page + answer key
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Twelve pairs of fractions to compare with <, > or =. The pairs mix the three kinds children meet: same denominator, same numerator, and different numerators and denominators, plus a few that are equal (like 2/4 and 1/2). Under each pair, two fraction strips of the same length let children check their answer by eye.
Strategies by type: with the same denominator, compare the numerators; with the same numerator, the smaller denominator is bigger; otherwise, find a common denominator or compare each fraction to 1/2. 3rd graders compare same-numerator and same-denominator pairs; 4th graders compare any two fractions.
Tips for using it
- Benchmark with 1/2: 3/8 is less than half, 4/6 is more than half.
- Turn off Show fraction strips once your child can explain the answers without them.
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Questions
How do you compare fractions with different denominators?
Rewrite both with a common denominator and compare the numerators, or cross-multiply: for 3/4 and 5/7, compare 3 × 7 = 21 with 5 × 4 = 20, so 3/4 > 5/7.
Why is 1/8 smaller than 1/4?
Both have one piece, but eighths are smaller pieces: the whole is cut into more parts. A bigger denominator means smaller pieces.