Comparing Fractions Using Benchmarks

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Show your work for each problem.

1.
Which fraction is greater than ?
1. a)
2. b)
3. c)
4. d)
2.
Which fraction is closest to 0?
1. a)
2. b)
3. c)
4. d)
3.
What is written with a denominator of 10? Write your answer as a fraction (e.g., 3/10).
4.
Is greater than, less than, or equal to ? Type: greater, less, or equal.
5.
Which fraction is closest to 1?
1. a)
2. b)
3. c)
4. d)
6.
Which is greater: or ?
1. a)They are equal
2. b)
3. c)
4. d)Cannot determine
7.
What is written with a denominator of 12? Write your answer as a fraction (e.g., 3/12).
8.
Order from least to greatest: , ,
9.
A basketball player made of her free throws. Is this more or less than half?
1. a)Less than half
2. b)Exactly half
3. c)Cannot determine
4. d)More than half
10.
Compare and . Which is greater?
11.
A recipe needs cup of milk. Is this close to 0, close to , or close to 1? Type: 0, half, or 1
12.
Order from least to greatest: , , ,
13.
Which fraction is closest to ?
1. a)
2. b)
3. c)
4. d)
14.
Sarah ate of a pizza. Tom ate of an identical pizza. Who ate more? Type: Sarah or Tom
15.
Which is greater: or ? Use benchmarks to decide.