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Grade 3 practice: Compare two unit fractions and write <, >, or =; the larger denominator makes the smaller piece. Choose a level below to generate a fresh set of questions.

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Understanding comparing unit fractions

Comparing unit fractions asks learners in Grades 2 to 4 to decide which of two fractions with a numerator of 1 is larger and write <, > or =. The surprising rule is that the larger the denominator, the smaller the fraction, because sharing one whole among more people gives each a smaller piece. Grasping this reverses the whole-number instinct that bigger bottom numbers mean bigger amounts.

For example, comparing 1/3 and 1/5, splitting a cake into 3 gives bigger slices than splitting it into 5, so 1/3 > 1/5. A common mistake is writing 1/5 > 1/3 because 5 is greater than 3. Tip: remember that one whole cut into more pieces makes each piece smaller, so for unit fractions the one with the smaller denominator is the greater fraction — picture the two pizzas if the numbers tempt you the wrong way.

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Compare. Write <, >, or =: 1/5 ___ 1/3
Compare. Write <, >, or =: 1/4 ___ 1/5
Compare. Write <, >, or =: 1/6 ___ 1/4
Compare. Write <, >, or =: 1/5 ___ 1/4

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Compare two unit fractions and write <, >, or =; the larger denominator makes the smaller piece.

Grade 3 Comparing unit fractions Worksheets

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