IXL | Compare fractions using benchmarks

Compare each fraction to the benchmark.

Now, use this information to compare the two fractions.

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Compare each fraction to the benchmark.

Now, use this information to compare the two fractions.

key idea

A benchmark is a reference number that can be used to compare two fractions.

If one fraction is less than the benchmark and a second fraction is greater, the first fraction is less than the second.

solution

First, compare each fraction to the benchmark.

Compare

to the benchmark, 1.

These fraction bars show

and 1. Compare the shaded areas.

The shaded area is greater for

So,

is greater than 1.

Compare

to the benchmark, 1.

These fraction bars show

and 1. Compare the shaded areas.

The shaded area is less for

So,

is less than 1.

Now, use this information to compare the two fractions.

Compare

is greater than the benchmark and

is less than the benchmark.

So,

is greater than

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Lesson: Comparing fractions

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R.5Benchmark fractions

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