Comparing Fractions Using Benchmarks in Spanish

3/5 ____ 1/2

• >

• <

• =

___ 4/9

• >

• <

• =

Which benchmark fraction is point A closest to?

• 0

• ½

• 1

Look at the shaded model.  Which number sentence is true?

• 1/8<3/8

• 3/8<1/8

• 7/8<5/8

• 5/8>1/8

Which fraction is greater?

• 1/3

• 2/4

• 1/4

• 2/3

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.

Compare these fractions using

• 3/6 < 1/2

• 3/6 = 1/2

• 3/6 > 1/2

• 3/6 <3 1/2

Which fraction would be to the left of point A? (less than 1/2)

• 1/9

• 3/6

• 8/9

Which fraction would be to the right of point A? (greater than 1/2)

• 3/10

• 5/10

• 6/8

What fractions corresponds with point B

• ⁴/₂

• 1 ³/₈

• ⁹/₄

• ¹/₂

• 3 ³/₄