Comparing Fractions on a Number Line

Comparing Fractions on a Number Line

Explore how fractions can be compared using a number line. Arrange fractions from least to greatest to visualize their relative sizes.


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Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Open-ended question 1

Tia says is less than as 2 is less than 4. Do you agree? Why or why not?

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Open-ended question 2

Tia says is greater than as 18 is greater than 12. Do you agree? Why or why not?

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Open-ended question 3

How can you decide which fraction is greater if they have different denominators?

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