Comparing and Ordering Fractions Worksheets

Practice comparing and ordering fractions with equal parts, exact answers and worked examples.

Before you begin

Identify a numerator and denominator and recognize equal-sized parts.

Worked example

Compare 2/3 and 1/3. Write <, > or =.

  1. Use denominator 9: 6/9 and 3/9.
  2. Compare the numerators once the denominators match.

Answer: >

Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.

Choose your level

  • Easy: Use halves, thirds and fourths.
  • Medium: Use more equal parts and larger denominators.
  • Hard: Use improper fractions or combine two steps.

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Try six questions below, or choose a full set at your level.

1
Compare 1/2 and 1/2. Write <, > or =.
2
Compare 2/3 and 2/3. Write <, > or =.
3
Compare 1/4 and 2/4. Write <, > or =.
4
Compare 3/4 and 2/4. Write <, > or =.
5
Compare 1/4 and 1/4. Write <, > or =.
6
Compare 2/3 and 1/3. Write <, > or =.

Answer Key

1. =2. =3. <4. >5. =6. >

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