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Comparing fractions worksheets with step-by-step answer keys. Generate unlimited unique practice sheets with fresh problems for Grades 3–5.

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1.26___910

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2.89___17

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3.35___18

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4.12___13

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5.48___15

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6.79___14

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7.17___89

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8.56___23

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9.78___710

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10.57___48

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Total Problems: 10

1.26___910

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1. Cross-Multiply (Butterfly Method): (2 × 10) vs (9 × 6) ➔ 20 vs 54

2. Convert to Common Denominator (30): 2/6 = 10/30; 9/10 = 27/30

3. Comparison: 2/6 < 9/10 ✅

2.89___17

= >

1. Cross-Multiply (Butterfly Method): (8 × 7) vs (1 × 9) ➔ 56 vs 9

2. Convert to Common Denominator (63): 8/9 = 56/63; 1/7 = 9/63

3. Comparison: 8/9 > 1/7 ✅

3.35___18

= >

1. Cross-Multiply (Butterfly Method): (3 × 8) vs (1 × 5) ➔ 24 vs 5

2. Convert to Common Denominator (40): 3/5 = 24/40; 1/8 = 5/40

3. Comparison: 3/5 > 1/8 ✅

4.12___13

= >

1. Cross-Multiply (Butterfly Method): (1 × 3) vs (1 × 2) ➔ 3 vs 2

2. Convert to Common Denominator (6): 1/2 = 3/6; 1/3 = 2/6

3. Comparison: 1/2 > 1/3 ✅

5.48___15

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1. Cross-Multiply (Butterfly Method): (4 × 5) vs (1 × 8) ➔ 20 vs 8

2. Convert to Common Denominator (40): 4/8 = 20/40; 1/5 = 8/40

3. Comparison: 4/8 > 1/5 ✅

6.79___14

= >

1. Cross-Multiply (Butterfly Method): (7 × 4) vs (1 × 9) ➔ 28 vs 9

2. Convert to Common Denominator (36): 7/9 = 28/36; 1/4 = 9/36

3. Comparison: 7/9 > 1/4 ✅

7.17___89

= <

1. Cross-Multiply (Butterfly Method): (1 × 9) vs (8 × 7) ➔ 9 vs 56

2. Convert to Common Denominator (63): 1/7 = 9/63; 8/9 = 56/63

3. Comparison: 1/7 < 8/9 ✅

8.56___23

= >

1. Cross-Multiply (Butterfly Method): (5 × 3) vs (2 × 6) ➔ 15 vs 12

2. Convert to Common Denominator (6): 5/6 = 5/6; 2/3 = 4/6

3. Comparison: 5/6 > 2/3 ✅

9.78___710

= >

1. Cross-Multiply (Butterfly Method): (7 × 10) vs (7 × 8) ➔ 70 vs 56

2. Convert to Common Denominator (40): 7/8 = 35/40; 7/10 = 28/40

3. Comparison: 7/8 > 7/10 ✅

10.57___48

= >

1. Cross-Multiply (Butterfly Method): (5 × 8) vs (4 × 7) ➔ 40 vs 28

2. Convert to Common Denominator (56): 5/7 = 40/56; 4/8 = 28/56

3. Comparison: 5/7 > 4/8 ✅

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Worksheet Info

Categoryfractions

Grade LevelGrades 3-5

DifficultyFoundational to Intermediate (Comparing with like/unlike denominators and inequality symbols)

Time10-15 min

CCSS CodeCCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NF.A.2

Skills Practiced

✓ Comparing fractions using inequality symbols (<, >, =)
✓ Applying cross-multiplication (Butterfly method) to compare fraction magnitudes
✓ Converting to common denominators to verify relative size
✓ Benchmarking fractions against 0, 1/2, and 1

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