Comparing fractions
Name
Who’s Greater?
To compare fractions, first look at the denominators. If the denominators are different, find a
common denominator to make equivalent fractions.
1.
2
3
1
6
2.
2x2 = 4
3x2 = 6
3.
4
6
>
1
6
Find a common denominator.
6 is a multiple of both 3 and 6.
1
6
Make equivalent fractions.
Compare the fractions.
Find a common denominator and make equivalent fractions. Compare
using >, <, or =.
B. 4
8
A. 1
C. 7
D. 3
2
9
5
10
2
6
10
10
4
E. 1
10
I. 4
5
M. 3
5
22
1
5
F. 3
3
10
J. 1
6
10
N. 2
3
7
14
4
3
4
K. 3
6
9
O. 7
2
3
G. 3
Scholastic Success With Fractions • Grade 4
4
8
6
12
H. 3
2
8
L. 1
4
8
P. 10
6
2
12
4
8
2
6
2
4
5
6
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A. >; B. =; C. <; D. >; E. <;
F. <; G. >; H. >; I. >; J. <;
K. >; L. =; M. =; N. =; O. >;
P. =