Comparing Fractions Worksheet

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$Base 10 blocks showing fractions$

📊 Part 1: Comparing Fractions

WALT: Compare fractions using base 10 blocks and mathematical language

1. Circle the larger fraction in each pair:

3/10

7/10

2/5

1/5

4/8

3/8

2. Which statement is correct?

1/2 is greater than 3/4

3/4 is greater than 1/2

1/2 and 3/4 are equivalent

3. Order these fractions from smallest to largest: 1/4, 3/4, 1/2

Smallest: _______ Middle: _______ Largest: _______

4. Which fractions are equivalent to 1/2? Tick all that apply:

2/4

3/6

4/8

5/12

✏️ Part 2: Mathematical Reasoning

5. Compare 2/10 and 3/10 using base 10 blocks. Complete the sentence:

I know _______ is larger because _________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

6. Explain how you would use base 10 blocks to show that 1/2 and 4/8 are equivalent fractions:

7. Sarah says "5/6 is bigger than 5/8 because 6 is bigger than 8." Is Sarah correct? Explain your thinking:

🎯 Part 3: Extension Challenge

8. Advanced: Compare these fractions with different denominators. Show your working:

a) 3/4 and 7/8 Which is larger? _______

b) 2/3 and 5/6 Which is larger? _______

9. Create Your Own: Write two equivalent fractions and explain how base 10 blocks could prove they are equal:

My fractions: _______ and _______

Comparing Fractions Worksheet

Comparing Fractions Worksheet

📊 Part 1: Comparing Fractions

✏️ Part 2: Mathematical Reasoning

🎯 Part 3: Extension Challenge

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