What is the quickest way to compare two fractions?

Cross multiply: compare a × d with c × b for a/b and c/d. The larger product sits above the larger fraction.

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Comparing fractions worksheet generator

Students write <, > or = between two fractions. Start with like denominators, then move on to unlike denominators that need cross multiplying or a common denominator.

Comparing Fractions

Name: Date:

1.
6/12 ___ 5/5
2.
1/7 ___ 4/5
3.
6/12 ___ 11/11
4.
7/11 ___ 3/12
5.
6/7 ___ 5/5
6.
8/9 ___ 7/10
7.
2/6 ___ 1/2
8.
3/10 ___ 1/3
9.
3/8 ___ 3/12
10.
2/2 ___ 1/9
11.
8/8 ___ 1/9
12.
5/8 ___ 10/11
13.
2/7 ___ 3/4
14.
1/9 ___ 5/5
15.
1/6 ___ 1/11
16.
2/4 ___ 8/10
17.
3/6 ___ 2/2
18.
4/12 ___ 1/10
19.
5/8 ___ 1/3
20.
3/11 ___ 10/12

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Comparing Fractions — Answer Key

Name: Date:

1.
6/12 ___ 5/5
<
2.
1/7 ___ 4/5
<
3.
6/12 ___ 11/11
<
4.
7/11 ___ 3/12
>
5.
6/7 ___ 5/5
<
6.
8/9 ___ 7/10
>
7.
2/6 ___ 1/2
<
8.
3/10 ___ 1/3
<
9.
3/8 ___ 3/12
>
10.
2/2 ___ 1/9
>
11.
8/8 ___ 1/9
>
12.
5/8 ___ 10/11
<
13.
2/7 ___ 3/4
<
14.
1/9 ___ 5/5
<
15.
1/6 ___ 1/11
>
16.
2/4 ___ 8/10
<
17.
3/6 ___ 2/2
<
18.
4/12 ___ 1/10
>
19.
5/8 ___ 1/3
>
20.
3/11 ___ 10/12
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Frequently asked questions

What is the quickest way to compare two fractions?: Cross multiply: compare a × d with c × b for a/b and c/d. The larger product sits above the larger fraction.
How do I print or save these worksheets as a PDF?: Click Print worksheet and choose your printer, or pick “Save as PDF” as the destination to keep a digital copy. The answer key prints on its own page.
Can I get a fresh set of problems?: Yes. Click New problems for a brand new randomly generated worksheet, as many times as you like.
Is this worksheet generator free?: Yes. Every generator on the site is free to use, with no account, no watermark and unlimited printing for classroom or home use.