Comparing / Ordering Fractions Worksheets

Create an unlimited supply of worksheets for comparing or ordering fractions (grades 4-6), including with or without visual models. The worksheets can be made in html or PDF format — both are easy to print. You can also customize them using the generator below.

Students typically study comparing fractions starting in 4th grade. Initially, students learn to compare fractions that have the same denominator (such as 5/12 and 9/12) and fractions with the same numerator (such as 5/9 and 5/7). They also learn to compare to 1/2 (such as 1/2 and 4/5). In grade 5, students learn how to compare any two fractions by first converting them so they have a common denominator.

Basic instructions for the worksheets

Each worksheet is randomly generated and thus unique. The answer key is automatically generated and is placed on the second page of the file.

You can generate the worksheets either in html or PDF format — both are easy to print. To get the PDF worksheet, simply push the button titled "Create PDF" or "Make PDF worksheet". To get the worksheet in html format, push the button "View in browser" or "Make html worksheet". This has the advantage that you can save the worksheet directly from your browser (choose File → Save) and then edit it in Word or other word processing program.

Sometimes the generated worksheet is not exactly what you want. Just try again! To get a different worksheet using the same options:

Example worksheets

See also

Interactive Unit Fractions
Drag unit fraction pieces (1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/9, 1,10, 1/12, 1,16, and 1/20) onto a square that represents one whole. You can see that, for example, 6 pieces of 1/6 fit into one whole, or that 3 pieces of 1/9 are equal to 1/3, and many other similar relationships.
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Generator

With this worksheet generator, you can make worksheets for comparing two fractions or for ordering 3-8 fractions. The worksheet can include problems where you compare fractions with the same denominator, fractions with the same numerator, comparisons to 1/2 or to 1, and so on.

You can also include visual models (fraction pies), which will make comparing easy and works well for making fraction comparison worksheets for grades 3-4.

To create problems where it is necessary to find a common denominator, choose "random fractions".


Math Made Easy, Grade 4 Math Workbook

This workbook has been compiled and tested by a team of math experts to increase your child's confidence, enjoyment, and success at school. Fourth Grade: Provides practice at all the major topics for Grade 4 with emphasis on multiplication and division of larger numbers. Includes a review of Grade 3 topics and a preview of topics in Grade 5. Includes Times Tables practice.