Benchmark Fractions and Comparing Fractions

Identify the benchmark fraction for 5/8.

• 2/3

• 1/2

• 3/5

• 4/5

Compare the fractions 3/4 and 5/8.

• 3/4 > 5/8

• 3/4 < 5/8

• 3/4 < 5/8

• 3/4 = 5/8

Compare the fractions 2/5 and 3/5. Which of these two fractions is greater?

• 5/3

• 3/5

• 2/5

• 1/2

Identify an equivalent fraction for 2/3.

• 3/4

• 4/6

• 5/7

• 1/2

Use the benchmark fraction 1/4 to compare the fractions 1/8 and 5/8.

• 1/8 < 5/8 < 1/4

• 1/8 > 1/4 > 5/8

• 1/8 < 1/4 < 5/8

• 1/8 = 1/4 = 5/8

Identify the benchmark fraction for 3/8.

• 5/6

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

Compare the fractions 4/7 and 4/9.

• 4/7 is equal to 4/9

• 4/7 is greater than 4/9

• 4/7 is less than 4/9

• 4/7 is not comparable to 4/9

Compare the fractions 1/3 and 2/3 and select which fraction is greater between these two?

• 4/5

• 3/4

• 1/3

• 2/3

Identify an equivalent fraction for 4/5.

• 2/3

• 5/6

• 3/4

• 16/20

Use the benchmark fraction 1/2 to compare the fractions 4/5 and 2/5.

• 2/5 > 1/2 > 4/5

• 2/5 = 1/2 = 4/5

• 2/5 < 4/5 < 1/2

• 2/5 < 1/2 < 4/5