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📚 Glossary Term

Benchmark Fraction

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Definition A familiar fraction used to help compare or estimate other fractions.

🧒 In Simple Words

A benchmark fraction is an easy fraction, like 1/2, that helps you think about another fraction.

📌 Example

Students used 1/2 as a benchmark fraction to compare 3/8 and 5/8.

✏️ Use It in a Sentence

"I used one-half as a benchmark fraction to decide which fraction was greater."

🔗 Related Terms

FractionEquivalent FractionUnit Fraction