Comparing Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Practice comparing fractions with different denominators using visual models and common denominators.

Grade 5 Math FractionsComparing Fractions with Unlike Denominators

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Multiple Choice2 Fill in the BlanksShort AnswerTrue / False

Standards

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NF.A.2

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mathfractionscomparinggrade 5

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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. Use the fraction bars to help you compare the fractions.

1. Which fraction is greater than 1/2?

2/5

3/8

3/4

4/10

2. Which of the following fractions is less than 2/3?

5/6

7/9

1/2

4/5

Fill in the blank with > , < , or = to compare the fractions.

3. 1/3 2/6

4. 2/4 3/6

5. 5/8 1/2

6. Explain how you can compare 2/3 and 3/4 without using a visual model.

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

8. 3/5 is greater than 2/3.

True

False

9. 1/6 is less than 1/8.

True

False

Find a common denominator for each pair of fractions, then rewrite them.

10. 1/4 and 3/8. Common Denominator: Rewritten: and

11. 2/5 and 1/3. Common Denominator: Rewritten: and