Comparing Fractions Using Benchmark

Find equivalent fractions to compare or use your benchmark fractions.

1/2 ___ 1/3

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Compare the fractions 2/3 and 3/4 using 1/2 as a benchmark.

• 2/3

• 5/6

• 1/2

• 3/4

Which fraction is greater: 4/5 or 3/4 when using 1/4 as a benchmark?

• 4/5

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 1/4

If you use 1/2 as a benchmark, which fraction is greater: 7/8 or 5/6?

• 1/2

• 3/4

• 5/6

• 7/8

If you use 1/4 as a benchmark, which fraction is greater: 5/8 or 3/4?

• 5/8

• 3/4

• 2/3

• 1/2

Compare the fractions 1/3 and 2/5 using 1/2 as a benchmark.

• 3/4

• 1/2

• 2/5

• 1/3

Compare the fractions 2/5 and 3/7 using 1/4 as a benchmark.

• 2/5 < 1/4 and 3/7 < 1/4

• 2/5 > 1/4 and 3/7 < 1/4

• 2/5 = 1/4 and 3/7 = 1/4

• 2/5 < 1/4 and 3/7 > 1/4

Which fraction is greater: 5/6 or 2/3 when using 1/2 as a benchmark?

• 1/2

• 5/6

• 2/3

• 3/4

Compare the fractions 3/8 and 1/2 using 1/4 as a benchmark.

• 1/2 is less than 3/8

• 3/8 is equal to 1/2

• 3/8 is less than 1/2

• 3/8 is greater than 1/2

If you use 1/2 as a benchmark, which fraction is greater: 4/7 or 3/5?

• 5/8

• 1/2

• 4/7

• 3/5