Comparing Fractions with Unlike Denominators
A Grade 6 math worksheet focused on comparing fractions with different denominators using various methods.
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Comparing Fractions with Unlike Denominators
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show your work where necessary.
1. Which fraction is greater than 3/4?
1/2
5/8
7/8
2/3
2. Which of the following fractions is the smallest?
1/3
2/5
1/4
3/10
3. To compare fractions with unlike denominators, you must first find a .
4. When two fractions have the same numerator, the fraction with the denominator is larger.
5. Use <, >, or = to compare the following fractions:
a) 2/3 4/5
b) 1/6 2/12
c) 3/7 1/2
6. It is always easier to compare fractions when they have the same denominator.
True
False
7. Shade the fraction bars to represent 1/3 and 2/5, then determine which fraction is larger.
is larger.
8. Order the following fractions from least to greatest: 1/2, 3/8, 2/3
9. Order the following fractions from greatest to least: 5/6, 7/9, 1/3