Comparing Benchmark Fractions

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

• 3/10

• 5/10

• 6/8

11/12 is...

• Greater than 1/2

• Less than 1/2

• Equal to 1/2

2/7 is...

• Greater than 1/2

• Less than 1/2

• Equal to 1/2

10/20 is...

• Greater than 1/2

• Less than 1/2

• Equal to 1/2

Look at the shaded model.  Which number sentence is true?

• 1/8<3/8

• 3/8<1/8

• 7/8<5/8

• 5/8>1/8

• Less than <

• Greater than >

• Equal to =

• benchmark fractions

• mixed numbers

• common denominators

• equivalent fractions

How can you compare fractions with like denominators?

• By adding the numerators

• By ignoring the denominators

• By comparing the size of the parts

• By comparing the number of parts (numerators)

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

• 20

• 0

• 5

• 10

How can you compare fractions with unlike denominators using benchmarks?

• By using benchmark fractions like, 0, 1/2 or 1

• By finding a common denominator

• By multiplying the denominators

• By converting all fractions to decimals