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Compare 5/11 and 4/5 using the benchmark fraction 1/2. Use the drop-down menus to fill in the statements below. You can use the number line as a visual aide, if needed.
The faction _ is less than the benchmark 1/2.
The fraction _ is greater than the benchmark 1/2.
5/11 is _ 4/5.

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To compare the fractions 5/11 and 4/5 using the benchmark fraction 1/2, we can convert both fractions to decimals or compare them directly.

  1. 5/11: When you divide 5 by 11, you get approximately 0.4545, which is less than 0.5 (1/2).
  2. 4/5: When you divide 4 by 5, you get 0.8, which is greater than 0.5 (1/2).

Now we can fill in the statements:

The fraction 5/11 is less than the benchmark 1/2.
The fraction 4/5 is greater than the benchmark 1/2.
5/11 is less than 4/5.