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Comparing Fractions

a) Compare each of the following fractions using the Math Keys fraction bars mat.

b) Between each pair of fractions, insert the appropriate comparison symbol: < , > , or =.

c) Sort all 40 of the fractions by listing them in the appropriate columns in the chart below.

d) In the box below write your rules for sorting fractions.

1) 4/5 ____ ¼ 11) 3/8 ____ 5/10

2) 4/15 ____ 3/10 12) 6/11 ____ 3/12

3) 2/5 ____3/10 13) 4/8 ____ 8/9

4) 7/8 ____14/16 14) 2/7 ____ 1/8

5) 5/11 ____2/9 15) ¾ ____ 4/5

6) 3/10 ____4/7 16) 2/11 ____ 3/12

7) 2/3 ____3/5 17) 5/9 ____ 5/10

8) 13/16 ____14/15 18) 6/7 ____ 5/15

9) 7/8 ____ 9/10 19) 8/16 ____ 9/12

10) 5/10 ____ 7/12 20) 6/12 ____ 13/14

Fractions Between 0 and 1/2	Fractions Equal to 1/2	Fractions Between ½ and 1

Here’s my rule for finding fractions between 0 and ½:

Here’s my rule for finding fractions equal to ½:

Here’s my rule for finding fractions between ½ and 1: