Practice Comparing Fractions in Math

Use these practice problems to test your method after reviewing the concept explanation and worked examples.

Quick Recap

Determining which of two fractions is greater, less, or equal using common denominators, benchmarks, or cross-multiplication.

To compare \frac{3}{4} and \frac{5}{6}, rewrite them with the same denominator so the numerators can be compared directly.

Example 1

easy
Compare \frac{4}{7} and \frac{3}{7} using the <, >, or = symbol.

Example 2

medium
Compare \frac{5}{9} and \frac{7}{12} using a common denominator.

Example 3

easy
Compare \frac{2}{3} and \frac{3}{4} using cross-multiplication.

Example 4

hard
Without finding a common denominator, use benchmark reasoning to compare \frac{11}{20} and \frac{8}{15}.