Comparing Fractions with Benchmark Values

What is a benchmark fraction?

• A fraction that cannot be simplified

• A fraction used as a point of reference

• A fraction that is always greater than 1

• A fraction that is always less than 1/2

Which of the following is equivalent to 1/2?

• 5/6

• 4/5

• 2/4

• 3/4

What can be said about a fraction with a numerator less than half of its denominator?

• It is less than 1/2

• It is exactly 1/2

• It is greater than 1

• It is equal to 1

Which of the following fractions is equal to 1?

• 7/8

• 5/6

• 4/4

• 3/4

What can be said about a fraction with a numerator greater than its denominator?

• It is less than 1/2

• It is equal to 1

• It is greater than 1

• It is exactly 1/2

Where would 2/8 be placed on a number line in relation to 1/2?

• Greater than 1

• Equal to 1

• Greater than 1/2

• Less than 1/2

Where would 5/6 be placed on a number line in relation to 1/2 and 1?

• Less than 1/2

• Equal to 1

• Between 1/2 and 1

• Greater than 1

Which fraction is greater: 3/4 or 2/5?

• Cannot be determined

• They are equal

• 2/5

• 3/4

Where would 7/8 be placed on a number line in relation to 1?

• Less than 1/2

• Equal to 1

• Less than 1 but more than 1/2

• Greater than 1

Which fraction is greater: 4/4 or 7/8?

• Cannot be determined

• They are equal

• 7/8

• 4/4