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Comparing fractions worksheets Grades 4–5

Compare two fractions with <, > or =, using a common denominator when needed.

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How to do it

Same denominator: compare the numerators. If not, use a common denominator.

45>37\dfrac{4}{5} > \dfrac{3}{7}
45=2835\dfrac{4}{5} = \dfrac{28}{35}rewrite both with denominator 35
37=1535\dfrac{3}{7} = \dfrac{15}{35}
2835>1535\dfrac{28}{35} > \dfrac{15}{35}now compare numerators

Example problems

  1. 56◯56\dfrac{5}{6} \bigcirc \dfrac{5}{6}
  2. 112◯612\dfrac{1}{12} \bigcirc \dfrac{6}{12}
  3. 35◯12\dfrac{3}{5} \bigcirc \dfrac{1}{2}
  4. 23◯13\dfrac{2}{3} \bigcirc \dfrac{1}{3}

Fractions: the basics

  1. Naming fractions from pictures
  2. Equivalent fractions
  3. Simplifying fractions
  4. Improper fractions to mixed numbers
  5. Mixed numbers to improper fractions
  6. Comparing fractions
  7. Adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators
  8. Adding fractions with sums greater than 1