Comparing Fractions with Unlike Denominators
This worksheet helps students practice 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 follow the instructions to compare the given fractions. Show your work where necessary.
1. Which fraction is greater than 3/4?
1/2
5/8
7/8
2/3
2. Compare 2/5 and 3/10. Which symbol makes the statement true?
>
<
=
None of the above
3. To compare fractions with unlike denominators, you must first find a .
4. When comparing 1/3 and 2/6, the fractions are .
5. Use the fraction bars below to compare 1/3 and 2/5. Write your answer using <, >, or =.
6. Explain how you would compare 3/7 and 4/9.
7. 1/4 is greater than 3/12.
True
False
8. 5/6 is less than 7/8.
True
False
Match the fractions in Column A with their equivalent fractions or comparison in Column B.
9. 1/2
a. 5/10
10. 2/3
b. < 1/2
11. 3/8
c. > 3/4
12. 6/7
d. 4/6