Comparing Fractions with the Same Denominator

Practice Problems: Comparing Fractions with the Same Denominator

1. 1. Which fraction is larger: $\frac{3}{5}$ or $\frac{4}{5}$?
2. 2. Which symbol goes in the blank? $\frac{2}{7}$ ___ $\frac{5}{7}$
3. 3. Compare: Is $\frac{6}{9}$ greater than, less than, or equal to $\frac{4}{9}$? Type: greater, less, or equal
4. 4. What is the numerator of the larger fraction? $\frac{3}{8}$ or $\frac{7}{8}$
5. 5. Sarah ate $\frac{2}{6}$ of a pie and Tom ate $\frac{5}{6}$. Who ate more?
6. 6. Order from least to greatest: $\frac{5}{10}$, $\frac{2}{10}$, $\frac{8}{10}$, $\frac{1}{10}$
7. 7. Find a fraction between $\frac{3}{8}$ and $\frac{6}{8}$. Write your answer as a fraction (e.g., 4/8).
8. 8. Which fraction is the smallest? $\frac{9}{12}$, $\frac{4}{12}$, $\frac{7}{12}$, $\frac{11}{12}$
9. 9. A chocolate bar has 8 pieces. Maya ate $\frac{3}{8}$, Leo ate $\frac{5}{8}$, and Zoe ate $\frac{2}{8}$. Who ate the most? Order them from least to greatest.
10. 10. How many fractions with denominator 6 are greater than $\frac{2}{6}$ but less than $\frac{5}{6}$?
11. 11. A race track is divided into 10 equal sections. Anna completed $\frac{7}{10}$ of the track and Ben completed $\frac{9}{10}$. Who is closer to finishing?
12. 12. If $\frac{x}{9} > \frac{5}{9}$ and $x$ is a whole number less than 9, how many possible values can $x$ have?
13. 13. A water tank is $\frac{11}{15}$ full. Water is added until it becomes $\frac{14}{15}$ full. What fraction of the tank was added?
14. 14. Which statement is TRUE?
15. 15. Three students are reading the same book. After one week: Amy read $\frac{5}{12}$, Ben read $\frac{8}{12}$, and Cara read $\frac{3}{12}$. How much more of the book has Ben read compared to Cara?