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Math Practice WORKSHEET

Estimate fraction sums and differences

Independent practice · 8 questions · US Letter

Take your time. Show your thinking. All equivalent answers are welcome unless a particular form is requested.

1.

Is 3/12 + 1/8 less than, equal to, or greater than 1?

3/12
1/8
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2.

Is 3/8 − 2/7 less than, equal to, or greater than 1/2?

3/8
2/7
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Math Practice WORKSHEET

Estimate fraction sums and differences

Independent practice · 8 questions · US Letter

3.

Is 7/9 − 1/2 less than, equal to, or greater than 1/2?

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4.

Is 6/7 + 4/8 less than, equal to, or greater than 1?

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5.

Is 6/7 − 1/2 less than, equal to, or greater than 1/2?

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Math Practice WORKSHEET

Estimate fraction sums and differences

Independent practice · 8 questions · US Letter

6.

Is 1/3 + 3/4 less than, equal to, or greater than 1? Which reason would help you solve this correctly?

  1. Use one half and one whole as benchmarks. If it is close, rename the fractions to check the boundary exactly.
  2. Add the numerators and denominators separately.
  3. The denominator counts only the shaded parts.
7.

A jug has 1/5 liters of water. Another 2/6 liters are poured in. Is the result less than, equal to, or greater than 1 liter?

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Math Practice WORKSHEET

Estimate fraction sums and differences

Independent practice · 8 questions · US Letter

8.

Compare 5/5 __ 2/2 of the same-sized whole.

5/5
2/2
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