Comparing Fractions Worksheet

A Grade 5 Math worksheet focused on comparing fractions using various methods, including fraction bars and number lines.

Grade 5 Math FractionsComparing Fractions

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Multiple ChoiceFill in the Blanks3 Short AnswerTrue / False

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NF.A.2CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NF.B.3

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Comparing Fractions

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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to compare the fractions.

1. Which fraction is greater than 1/2?

3/8

2/5

5/6

4/9

2. When comparing fractions with the same denominator, the fraction with the larger numerator is .

3. To compare fractions with different denominators, you need to find a denominator.

4. Use the fraction bars below to compare 1/3 and 2/6. Write <, >, or = in the box.

5. Plot the fractions 3/4 and 7/8 on the number line below. Then, circle the larger fraction.

6. 5/10 is equivalent to 1/2.

True

False

7. Order the following fractions from least to greatest: 1/4, 2/3, 1/2