Understanding Fractions — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Which fraction is equivalent to 46?
A) 24
B) 48
C) 23
D) 34
With the same numerator (2), the smaller denominator means larger pieces. 23 > 25.
2. Which is greater: 56 or 510?
A) 510
B) 56
C) They are equal
D) Cannot compare
With the same denominator (6), the larger numerator means the larger fraction. 56 > 36.
3. Which fraction equals 28?
A) 12
B) 13
C) 24
D) 14
With the same numerator (1), the largest denominator gives the smallest fraction. 14 < 13 < 12.
4. A number line from 0 to 1 is divided into 3 equal parts. What fraction is at the second mark?
A) 13
B) 23
C) 33
D) 12
With the same numerator (2), the smaller denominator means larger pieces. 23 > 24.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. On a number line, 34 is between 12 and 1.
34 is greater than 12 and less than 1 whole.
2. 68 is equivalent to 3 /4.
68 = 34 because dividing both numerator and denominator by 2 gives an equivalent fraction.
3. A pie is cut into 8 slices. Eating 4 slices means you ate 12 of the pie.
4 out of 8 slices = 48 = 12 of the pizza.
4. Comparing 45 and 410, the fraction 45 is greater.
With the same numerator (4), the smaller denominator means larger pieces. 45 > 410.
5. 22 = 33 = 44, so they all equal 1.
Any fraction where the numerator equals the denominator equals 1 whole.