Lesson 3: Find common units or number of units to compare two fractions. — Practice Questions

1. 1. Fill in the blank with the correct symbol (>, <, or =): $\frac{8}{15}$ ___ $\frac{11}{15}$.

2. 2. Which of the following fractions is the greatest?

   • A. $\frac{4}{11}$
   • B. $\frac{7}{11}$
   • C. $\frac{2}{11}$
   • D. $\frac{9}{11}$

3. 3. On a test, Sarah answered $\frac{17}{20}$ of the questions correctly, and Ben answered $\frac{14}{20}$ correctly. The fraction representing the higher score is ___.

4. 4. Which of the following fractions is the smallest?

   • A. $\frac{5}{8}$
   • B. $\frac{3}{8}$
   • C. $\frac{7}{8}$
   • D. $\frac{2}{8}$

5. 5. A painter has two cans of paint. The first can is $\frac{3}{10}$ full and the second can is $\frac{7}{10}$ full. The fraction representing the fuller can is ___.

6. 6. When comparing two fractions that have the same denominator, which statement is true?

   • A. The fraction with the greater numerator is the greater fraction.
   • B. The fraction with the smaller numerator is the greater fraction.
   • C. The fractions are always equal.
   • D. You must find a common numerator to compare them.

7. 7. Is the statement $\frac{6}{7} < \frac{5}{7}$ true or false? The answer is ___.

8. 8. If an integer $n > 4$, which of the following statements must be true?

   • A. $\frac{n}{13} > \frac{4}{13}$
   • B. $\frac{n}{13} < \frac{4}{13}$
   • C. $\frac{n}{13} = \frac{4}{13}$
   • D. $\frac{n}{13} < \frac{3}{13}$