Comparing Fractions to One Half Benchmark

• benchmark fractions

• mixed numbers

• common denominators

• equivalent fractions

Order the following fractions from smallest to largest using benchmark fractions: \frac{1}{4}, \frac{1}{2}, \frac{3}{4}

Which fraction is exactly halfway between 0 and 1 on a number line?

What is a common benchmark used to compare and order fractions?

• 20

• 0

• 5

• 10

What is the correct way to compare fractions with unlike denominators?

• By multiplying the denominators

• By converting all fractions to decimals

• By finding a common denominator

• By using benchmark fractions like 1/2 or 1

Which symbol is used to compare fractions and mixed numbers?

• ≠

• =

• <

• >

What fraction of the shape is yellow?

• 1/5

• 1/6

• 4/5

• 5/6

We can use _____________________ fractions as a strategy to help us compare fractions.

• multiple

• whole

• benchmark

• seven

Compare 3/4 and 1/2

• 3/4 > 1/2

• 3/4 < 1/2

• 3/4 = 1/2

Choose the symbol that completes the equation.

• >

• <

• =