Same Denominator: Real-world Applications in Cooking

Mathematics
Grade 8
11 questions
~22 mins
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A worksheet focusing on comparing fractions with the same denominator, using cooking and recipe contexts to enhance understanding.

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Same Denominator: Real-world Applications in Cooking

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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Compare the fractions 3/8 and 5/8. Which one is greater?
[1 mark]
2.
Simplify the comparison: 4/7 and 4/7. Are they equal?
[1 mark]
3.
Calculate which is larger: 7/12 or 9/12.
[1 mark]
4.
Identify the smaller of 2/9 and 4/9.
[1 mark]
5.
Order the fractions 3/10, 5/10, and 2/10 from smallest to largest.
[2 marks]
6.
In a recipe, 3/8 cup of sugar is used for one batch. If another batch uses 5/8 cup, how much more sugar is used?
[3 marks]
7.
Two chefs are preparing sauces. Chef A uses 4/9 cup of vinegar, and Chef B uses 4/9 cup of lemon juice. Which ingredient is used in greater amount? Explain.
[3 marks]
8.
A baker needs 6/8 cups of flour for a batch. If she has already added 4/8 cups, how much more does she need? Show your calculation.
[2 marks]
9.
Compare 5/8 and 3/8. Which amount is larger, and by how much?
[2 marks]
10.
A recipe calls for 7/8 cup of milk. If you want to make half of this recipe, how much milk will you need? Show your work.
[2 marks]
11.
Identify and correct the mistake: Comparing 4/8 and 3/8, a student claims 4/8 is less than 3/8 because 4 is greater than 3.
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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