Comparing Fractions to One Half Benchmark

Which comparison statement is true?

• > 1/2

• < 1/4

• > 4/4

• < 1/2

Which comparison statement is true?

• > 1/2 > 1/8

• > 1/4 > 1/3

• < 2/5 < 2/2

Which is greater?
3/4  or  2/4

• 3/4

• 2/4

Choose the symbol that completes the equation.

• >

• <

• =

Which of the following fractions are less than 1/2? Select all that apply

Which list shows the classes in order from least to greatest?

• Jacobs, Mitchell, Suarez, Karlie

• Mitchell, Jacobs, Suarez, Karlie

• Jacobs, Mitchell, Karlie, Saurez

• Suarez, Karlie, Jacobs, Mitchell

Benchmark fractions are common fractions used to estimate the value of fractions such as 0, 1/2, and 1.

• true

• false

A fraction is close to _______ when the numerator is about half the size of the denominator.

• 0

• 1/2

• 1

Name the closest benchmark fraction for: 7/15

• 0

• 1/2

• 1

Comparing equivalent fractions with common denominators or common numerators is another strategy for fractions that are difficult to compare.

• true

• false