Comparing Fractions With Unlike Denominators
A free printable comparing fractions with unlike denominators worksheet with an answer key. Find a common denominator, then write <, > or =. Perfect for 4th grade fractions practice at home or in class.
- Size
- US Letter (8.5 × 11 in), fits A4
- 2 pages: the worksheet and its answer key
- Level
- Grade 4
- License
- Free for personal & classroom use
About this worksheet
A free printable comparing fractions with unlike denominators worksheet with an answer key. Find a common denominator, then write <, > or =. It is built for fourth grade, around ages 9 to 10. Fold a strip of paper into equal parts to check a tricky one.
Answer key at a glance
1) 9 12 > 4 8; 2) 2 3 < 8 10; 3) 2 8 > 1 6; 4) 5 12 < 1 2; 5) 1 12 < 1 2; 6) 1 12 < 1 3; 7) 6 8 > 2 4; 8) 1 5 < 6 10. The key has 16 answers in all.
Tips for using it
- Shade the parts lightly with a colored pencil to see each fraction.
- Always check that the parts are equal before naming a fraction.
- To find an equivalent fraction, multiply the top and bottom by the same number.
Printing tips
Download the PDF and print at 100% (or “fit to page” on A4). Page 1 is the worksheet and page 2 is the answer key with the answers in red; print just page 1 if you want to keep the answers for checking. The PNG shows page 1 only. Free for personal, family and classroom use.
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