Comparing Fractions with a Number Line

Which fraction is greater?

• 1/4

• 1/2

Look at the number lines to answer this question. How many fourths are equivalent to 2/8?

• 1/4

• 2/4

• 3/4

• 4/4

What do the number lines show?

• 2/6 > 2/7

• 2/6 = 2/7

• 2/6 < 2/7

• 2/7 > 2/6

Which number line shows a point with a fraction equivalent to 4/2?

• A

• B

• C

Write a comparison to correctly compare the fraction on number line B and the fraction on number line F.

• 2/3 = 3/5

• 2/3 > 3/5

• 2/3 < 3/5

• 3/5 > 2/3

Look at the number line model.  Which number sentence is true?

• 3/4>3/5

• 3/5>3/4

Which fraction is greater 1/4 or 6/8?

• 1/4

• 6/8

Which fraction is greater 1/2 or 4/6?

• 1/2

• 4/6

Which fraction is greater 1/3 or 4/6?

• 1/3 

• 4/6

Which fraction is greater 1/4 or 1/2?

• 1/4

• 1/2