Compare Fractions to Benchmarks

A fraction you compare other fractions with is called a:

• unit fraction

• benchmark fraction

• equivalent fraction

• simplest form

Compare Fractions using Which Benchmark ?

• Because one or more fractions are less/more than 1.
  

Compare Fractions using Which Benchmark ?

• Because one or more fractions are less/more than 1.
  

Compare Fractions using Which Benchmark ?

• Because one or more fractions are less/more than 1.
  

5/8

• Less than 1/2

• Equal to 1/2

• Greater than 1/2

• Equal to 1 whole

Determine if the fraction shown is 'less' , 'more' or 'equal' to half.

• LESS

• MORE

• EQUAL

Answer explanation

The fraction shown is 3/4, which is more than half (1/2). Therefore, the correct answer is MORE.

3/8

• Less than 1/2

• Equal to 1/2

• Greater than 1/2

• Equal to 1 whole

Compare Fractions using Which Benchmark ?

• Because one or more fractions are less/more than 1.
  

Compare Fractions using Which Benchmark ?

• Because one or more fractions are less/more than 1.
  

Choose a symbol to compare the fractions. Use the benchmarks on the number line to help you