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Grade 4 comparing fractions, unlike denominators worksheets

4.NF.A.2 Fractions and decimals

Printable comparing fractions, unlike denominators worksheets for grade 4, aligned to Common Core standard 4.NF.A.2. Use a common denominator.

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Sample problems

  1. 1/3 ____ 2/8 >
  2. 1/2 ____ 2/3 <
  3. 2/5 ____ 7/10 <
  4. 1/3 ____ 3/4 <
  5. 3/4 ____ 5/6 <
  6. 1/3 ____ 1/4 >
  7. 1/4 ____ 4/6 <
  8. 2/3 ____ 7/8 <

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A worked example

1/3 ____ 2/8 >

  1. Common denominator: 24
  2. 1/3 = 8/24 and 2/8 = 6/24
  3. 8 pieces is more than 6, so the sign is >

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About these worksheets

Fractions and decimals are where a small slip in one step changes the whole answer, so the worked steps matter. Every sheet is generated fresh, so you can print a new one on the same skill as often as you need — different numbers, same difficulty.

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