Comparing fractions worksheets
Compare fractions using >, <, or =. For other fraction skills, choose addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division practice.
Sample worksheet
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Before starting: Identify a numerator and denominator and compare fractions that refer to the same-sized whole.
After this: Use equivalent fractions to prepare for addition and subtraction.
Example questions
- 2/3 ___ 3/4
- 3/8 ___ 6/16
- Order 1/2, 2/3, and 3/5
Settings in the builder
- denominator range
- equivalent values
- comparison symbols
Worked example
Compare 2/3 and 3/4
Answer: 2/3 < 3/4
How to solve it
Rename both fractions in twelfths: 2/3 = 8/12 and 3/4 = 9/12. Eight twelfths is less than nine twelfths.
Common mistakes
What to check
- assuming the larger denominator means the larger fraction
- comparing numerators without finding a common scale
Ways to review the work
- 1
Use a number line or area model when cross-products hide the meaning.
- 2
Ask why fraction models must use the same-sized whole before comparing shaded amounts.
Teaching content updated 2026-09-05. Read our accuracy standards.