Benchmark Fractions

Front

What is a benchmark fraction?

Back

A benchmark fraction is a simple fraction that is used as a reference point to compare other fractions. Common benchmark fractions include 0, 1/2, and 1.

Front

What fraction is closest to 0: 1/10, 1/2, or 1?

Back

1/10 is closest to 0.

Front

What fraction is closest to 1/2: 1/4, 1/2, or 3/4?

Back

1/2 is exactly equal to 1/2.

Front

What fraction is closest to 1: 3/4, 1/2, or 1?

Back

1 is exactly equal to 1.

Front

How do you determine if a fraction is closer to 0, 1/2, or 1?

Back

You can compare the fraction to the benchmark fractions by converting it to a decimal or visualizing it on a number line.

Front

Is 3/10 closer to 0, 1/2, or 1?

Back

3/10 is closer to 1/2.

Front

Is 4/5 closer to 0, 1/2, or 1?

Back

4/5 is closer to 1.

Front

Is 2/9 closer to 0, 1/2, or 1?

Back

2/9 is closer to 0.

Front

Is 2/12 closer to 0, 1/2, or 1?

Back

2/12 is closer to 0.

Front

Is 5/6 closer to 0, 1/2, or 1?

Back

5/6 is closer to 1.