Comparing Fractions Using Benchmarks

Which benchmark fraction is point A closest to?

• 0

• ½

• 1

1/2 ____ 4/10

• 1/2 < 4/10

• 1/2 > 4/10

• 1/2 = 4/10

1/2 ________ 3/6

• 1/2 < 3/6

• 1/2 < 3/6

• 1/2 = 3/6

1/4 ____ 4/5

• 1/4 < 4/5

• 1/4 > 4/5

• 1/4 = 4/5

• <

• <

• =

• +

• -

Compare 1/4 and 7/8 using <, >, =

• 1/4 = 7/8

• 1/4 > 7/8

• 1/4 < 7/8

Which symbol would make the fraction comparison true?

• <

• >

• =

• -

• <

• <

• =

• +

• -

Which fraction would be to the left of point A? (less than 1/2)

• 1/9

• 3/6

• 8/9

• <

• <

• =

• +

• -