Comparing Fractions: Unlike Denominators

Worksheets for comparing fractions with different denominators where students have to find a common denominator to make the comparison.

Comparing Fractions 1: Improper, Same Denominators

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Comparing Fractions 2: Denominator Multiples of 2

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Comparing Fractions 2: Improper, Unlike Denominators

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Comparing Fractions 3: Improper, Unlike Denominators

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Comparing Fractions 2: Denominator Multiples of 5

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Comparing Fractions 2: 10ths, 20ths, 30ths

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Comparing Fractions 2: Tenths and Hundredths

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Instructions

Each comparing fractions worksheet in this section requires the student to find common denominators. Comparing fractions with unlike denominators is a core skill, and these worksheets can help with common problems where students believe larger denominators somehow create larger absolute values of the fractions (which often, the reverse is the case.)