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In this worksheet, compare fractions with the fraction 1/2 and use the < (less than) or > (greater than) symbols.

 

Example

Select the correct symbol, > or < between the fractions.

3

10
 
1

2

 

 

Answer

We must work out how many tenths there are in a half because we can only compare tenths with tenths.

 

5 tenths

 

1/2 = 5/10

3/10 is smaller than 5/10 

 

The answer is:

3

10
 
1

2

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