Comparing Fractions
A free printable comparing fractions worksheet with an answer key. Write <, > or = in each circle. Same denominator? Compare numerators. Same numerator? The smaller denominator wins. Perfect for 3rd 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 3
- License
- Free for personal & classroom use
About this worksheet
A free printable comparing fractions worksheet with an answer key. Write <, > or = in each circle. Same denominator? Compare numerators. Same numerator? The smaller denominator wins. It is aimed at third grade, around ages 8 to 9. Fold a strip of paper into equal parts to check a tricky one.
Answer key at a glance
1) 2 3 > 1 3; 2) 4 6 < 5 6; 3) 1 3 < 2 3; 4) 7 8 > 2 8; 5) 3 8 > 2 8; 6) 2 3 > 2 8; 7) 1 2 = 3 6; 8) 3 4 > 3 5. 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.
- To compare fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator first.
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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