Comparing Fractions Word Problems

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Ms. Chaumont assigned a project to the class. Alanna finished 1/6 of her project before lunch. Sara finished 1/2 of her project before lunch. How much more did Sara finish?

• 4/6

• 2/3

• 3/6

• 1/3

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Katie's milkshake recipe calls for 3/5 of a scoop of ice cream and Celine's recipe calls for 1/2 of a scoop. How many more scoops of ice cream are used in Katie's recipe than in Celine's recipe?

Michelle made an apple pie. She used 5/8 of a tablespoon of cinnamon and 1/2 of a tablespoon of nutmeg. How much more cinnamon than nutmeg did Michelle use?

Pam walks 7/8 of a mile to school. Paul walks 4/8 of a mile to school. How much farther does Pam walk than Paul?

• 3/8

• 4/5

• 1 3/8

• 3/4