Sheet # 609 Fractions
Name: _____________________ Date_____________
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1) Mike and Barbara each had a bag treats. Each bag had the same number of treats. Mike ate 3/8 of his treats Barbara ate 3/4 of her treats. Who ate fewer treats?
2) Denise swims 1/8 of the length of a swimming pool in the same time that Christy completes 1/4 of the length. Who swims farther?
3) Carlos and Maggi got one banana each at snack time. Carlos ate1/2 of his banana and Maggi ate 5/8 of her banana. Who ate less banana?
4) Dave and Mark played the same number of soccer games. Dave won 1/2 of his games. Mark won 7/8 of his games. Who won fewer games?
Answers for sheet # 609
1) Mike. 3/8 < 3/4
2) Christy. 1/4 > 1/8
3) Carlos. 1/2 < 5/8
4) Dave. 1/2 < 7/8