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Comparing Fractions Worksheet

Grade 6 math worksheet on comparing fractions using various methods like common denominators, cross-multiplication, and visual models.

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.NS.A.1

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Comparing Fractions

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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to compare the given fractions. Use '<', '>', or '=' to show your comparison.

Use common denominators to compare the following fractions.

1. 3/4   5/8

2. 2/3   7/9

3. 1/2   4/10

Compare the fractions shown by the fraction bars below. Write your comparison using '<', '>', or '='.

4. 1/3   1/2

1/3
1/2

5. 2/5   3/10

2/5
3/10

Use cross-multiplication to compare the fractions. Write the correct symbol (<, >, or =) in the blank.

6. 5/6   7/8

7. 4/5   3/4

8. 2/7   1/3

9. Which fraction is greater than 3/5?

a

1/2

b

2/3

c

3/10

d

1/5

10. Which of the following statements is true?

a

1/4 > 1/3

b

2/5 < 4/10

c

3/7 < 1/2

d

5/6 = 7/12

Order the following fractions from least to greatest.

11. 1/4, 1/2, 3/8

12. 2/3, 5/6, 7/12