Ordering and Comparing Fractions Challenge for Grade 5

1. Sarah has 1/2 of a pizza, and Tom has 3/4 of a pizza. Who has more pizza?

• Tom has less pizza.

• Sarah has more pizza.

• They have the same amount of pizza.

• Tom has more pizza.

2. On a number line, where would you place 1/3, 2/5, and 3/8? Order them from least to greatest.

• 2/5, 1/3, 3/8

• 1/3, 2/5, 3/8

• 1/3, 3/8, 2/5

• 3/8, 2/5, 1/3

3. A recipe calls for 2/3 cup of sugar, but you only have 1/2 cup. How much more sugar do you need?

• 1/4 cup

• 1/3 cup

• 1/2 cup

• 1/6 cup

4. If a runner completes 5/6 of a mile and another runner completes 2/3 of a mile, who ran further?

• Neither runner completed a mile.

• The first runner ran further.

• The second runner ran further.

• Both runners ran the same distance.

5. You have 1/4 of a chocolate bar, and your friend has 2/8 of the same bar. Who has more chocolate?

• Your friend has more chocolate.

• Both have the same amount of chocolate.

• You have more chocolate.

• You both have different amounts of chocolate.

6. On a number line, place 1/2, 3/6, and 2/4. Are any of these fractions equivalent?

• Yes, 1/2, 3/6, and 2/4 are equivalent.

• Yes, 1/2 and 3/6 are equivalent, but not 2/4.

• No, none of the fractions are equivalent.

• No, only 1/2 is equivalent.

7. A tank is filled with 3/5 of water, and another tank is filled with 4/10 of water. Which tank has more water?

• Both tanks have the same amount of water.

• The second tank has more water.

• The first tank has more water.

• The first tank is empty.

8. You need to order the fractions 5/12, 1/2, and 3/8. What is the correct order from least to greatest?

• 3/8, 1/2, 5/12

• 1/2, 3/8, 5/12

• 5/12, 1/2, 3/8

• 3/8, 5/12, 1/2

9. If you have 7/10 of a yard of fabric and you use 1/2 of a yard, how much fabric do you have left?

• 1/4 of a yard

• 1/5 of a yard

• 3/10 of a yard

• 2/5 of a yard

10. On a number line, where would you place 3/4, 5/8, and 1/2? Order them from least to greatest.

• 1/2, 3/4, 5/8

• 3/4, 1/2, 5/8

• 5/8, 1/2, 3/4

• 1/2, 5/8, 3/4