Comparing fractions worksheets
Fourth grade removes the guardrails: any two fractions can land in a pair. Your child compares by making common denominators, cross-multiplying, or checking against the benchmark 1/2, whichever route is fastest, and writes <, >, or =.
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What students need to know
If the bottom numbers match, the bigger top wins. If the top numbers match, the smaller bottom wins, because fewer cuts means bigger pieces.
This skill runs from 3rd grade through 4th grade. Pick a grade above for level-matched sentences, teaching notes, and worksheets.
Comparing fractions across the grades
3rd grade
Comparing fractions worksheets for third grade keep one thing the same in every pair: either the denominators match or the numerators do. That way your child reasons about piece size instead of guessing, writing <, >, or = between each stacked pair.
4th grade
Fourth grade removes the guardrails: any two fractions can land in a pair. Your child compares by making common denominators, cross-multiplying, or checking against the benchmark 1/2, whichever route is fastest, and writes <, >, or =.
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