Definition
A benchmark fraction is a common fraction that is easy to visualize and use as a reference point, such as 1/4, 1/2, or 3/4.
Benchmark fractions are like landmarks on a map. They help you quickly estimate where other fractions fall, just as road signs help you know roughly where you are.
Examples
- 1/2 is a benchmark fraction often used to compare other fractions.
- Is 3/8 closer to 0, 1/2, or 1? It is close to 1/2.
- 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 are the most common benchmark fractions.