Compare Fractions

1/3 + 1/4 ​ (a)   1/2

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Answer explanation

Greater than or less than 1/2 is a common benchmark on the ACT & SAT.

Look at the model. Complete the following statement about the shaded part of the models? \(\frac{3}{6}\) is ​ ​ ​ ​ (a)   to \(\frac{3}{8}\) because both fractions show the same amount shaded.

• not equivalent

• equivalent

Order the set of numbers from greatest to least.

​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)  

• 5/8

• 4/10

• 2/6

Order the set of numbers from greatest to least.

(a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)  

• 2/3

• 6/10

• 2/5

Compare the fractions in the picture

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Which is larger?

• 1/3

• 1/6

Which is larger?

1/10 or 1/2

• 1/10

• 1/2

Which symbol belongs in between the following comparison?

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