Comparing Fractions Worksheets With Unlike Denominators

Teaching notes for parents and teachers

How to teach it

Keep the whole the same and compare each fraction with one-half or rename both using a common denominator.

Example to work through together

Use the model below as you explain the example. Have your student point to the quantities as you discuss them.

Ask your student

Are the pieces in these two fractions the same size?

If your student needs help

If the student compares numerators alone, draw both fractions on matching strips.

Choosing and using the worksheet

Each set has six distinct ordered pairs. Equality is possible but not guaranteed in every set. Mixed numbers, zero, and fractions greater than one are outside this practice. The answer key supplies the comparison sign; an adult can review the child's explanation separately.

Make a practice set

Select the worksheet, answer key, or both. When both are selected, the answer key prints after the questions. Keep it separate if you want your student to work independently.

After your student finishes

Ask how the explanation shows equal-sized parts or uses a benchmark. For equal fractions, explain why the names differ but the amounts match.

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  Calculation practice

  Comparing Fractions With the Same Denominator

  Compare equal-sized parts using >, <, or = and explain your choice.

  6 problems · Answer key included
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  Picture activity

  Write Fractions From Shaded Parts

  Count all equal parts, then the shaded parts, to name the fraction shown.

  6 problems · Answer key included
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  Picture activity

  Fractions on a Number Line

  Count equal intervals from zero to name the fraction at a marked point.

  6 problems · Answer key included

More about fractions · Grade 4 worksheets

Grade 4 selected skill connection: 4.NF.A.2. See the Common Core standards for this grade. This worksheet does not cover every requirement in the standard.