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.

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.

Comparing fractions worksheet generator

Name: Comparing Fractions Worksheet Generator — Free Printable
Author: Tim van de Vall

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.
61255
2.
1745
3.
6121111
4.
711312
5.
6755
6.
89710
7.
2612
8.
31013
9.
38312
10.
2219
11.
8819
12.
581011
13.
2734
14.
1955
15.
16111
16.
24810
17.
3622
18.
412110
19.
5813
20.
3111012
21.
55210
22.
611112
23.
6869
24.
1212910
25.
2726
26.
21217
27.
3525
28.
101055
29.
2818
30.
81222
31.
11045
32.
4622
33.
2225

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Comparing Fractions — Answer Key

1.
612<55
2.
17<45
3.
612<1111
4.
711>312
5.
67<55
6.
89>710
7.
26<12
8.
310<13
9.
38>312
10.
22>19
11.
88>19
12.
58<1011
13.
27<34
14.
19<55
15.
16>111
16.
24<810
17.
36<22
18.
412>110
19.
58>13
20.
311<1012
21.
55>210
22.
611>112
23.
68>69
24.
1212>910
25.
27<26
26.
212>17
27.
35>25
28.
1010=55
29.
28>18
30.
812<22
31.
110<45
32.
46<22
33.
22>25

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At a glance

The comparing fractions worksheet generator makes a fresh printable practice sheet in seconds. Use <, > or = to compare fractions with like and unlike denominators. Every time you change a setting, the page rebuilds instantly, so you can print a different sheet for every group or lesson. It is designed for clean printing on US Letter or A4 paper with half-inch margins.

What the comparing fractions worksheet generator does

Each time you open the comparing fractions worksheet generator it draws a brand new set of problems, which means you can print a different sheet for every group.

Choose the problem type — Unlike denominators and Like denominators — then set the difficulty, how many problems you want and how many columns they sit in. The preview updates as you change each setting, so the page you see is exactly the page that prints.

Leave the answer key switched on and it prints on its own sheet behind the worksheet, matched problem for problem. Everything fits inside a standard half-inch margin, and you can switch between US Letter and A4 before printing.

When to use a comparing fractions worksheet

Use <, > or = to compare fractions with like and unlike denominators. Because the problems regenerate, the same comparing fractions worksheet generator covers a warm-up on Monday, a homework sheet on Wednesday and a quick check on Friday without any of them repeating.

A short page of eight to twelve problems works well as a lesson opener, while a full page suits independent practice, homework or a review folder. At home, printing the same settings twice lets you work one copy together and leave the second for solo practice.

Common mistakes on comparing fractions problems

The classic error is operating on numerators and denominators separately, so a quick check of the first two answers catches it early.

When accuracy is high but the page takes a long time, keep the difficulty and shorten the sheet; fluency comes from frequent short practice rather than from longer worksheets.

Created by Tim van de Vall

B.S. in Computational Media, Georgia Institute of Technology. Each comparing fractions worksheet generator is designed for clean printing on US Letter and A4 paper.

Updated 2026-08-14About the author Editorial policy

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Comparing fractions worksheet generator FAQ

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.