FAST Practice Quiz: Comparing Fractions

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Directions: This quiz has questions like the ones on the Florida FAST test. Read each question carefully. Look at models and number lines to help you compare and find equivalent fractions.
1 Which symbol makes this statement true?
3/8   ◯   6/8
A>
B<
C=
2 Look at the models below. Which comparison is true?

Model A: 2/4

Model B: 2/6

A2/4 < 2/6
B2/4 > 2/6
C2/4 = 2/6
3 Which fraction is equivalent to 1/2?
A1/4
B2/4
C3/4
D2/3
4 The number line shows two fractions. Which statement is true?
0
1/2
1
A
B

Point A = 1/4     Point B = 3/4

A1/4 > 3/4
B1/4 = 3/4
C1/4 < 3/4
5 Maya says that 3/5 is greater than 3/8 because both fractions have 3 pieces, but fifths are larger pieces than eighths. Is Maya correct?
AYes, Maya is correct.
BNo, 3/5 is less than 3/8.
CNo, 3/5 equals 3/8.
DNo, you cannot compare these fractions.
6 Which pair of fractions are equivalent?
A1/3 and 2/3
B2/6 and 1/3
C1/4 and 1/8
D3/4 and 3/8
7 Look at the shaded rectangles. Which statement about the fractions is true?

2/4

4/8

A2/4 > 4/8
B2/4 < 4/8
C2/4 = 4/8
8 Which list shows the fractions in order from least to greatest?
5/10    2/10    8/10
A8/10, 5/10, 2/10
B2/10, 5/10, 8/10
C5/10, 2/10, 8/10
D2/10, 8/10, 5/10
9 Carlos ate 1/4 of a pizza. Mia ate 1/6 of a pizza that was the same size. Who ate more pizza?
ACarlos ate more because fourths are bigger pieces than sixths.
BMia ate more because sixths are bigger pieces than fourths.
CThey ate the same amount.
DCarlos ate more because 4 < 6.
10 Which fraction is equivalent to 4/6?
A2/3
B4/3
C2/6
D6/4