Comparing Fractions on a Number Line

If 1/5 is less than 3/5, how can we write this?

• 1/5 > 3/5

• 1/5 = 3/5

• 1/5 < 3/5

• 1/5 >= 3/5

What is a number line?

• A straight line with numbers placed at equal intervals, used to represent numbers visually.

• A curved line that shows the relationship between numbers and shapes.

• A line that only includes whole numbers and excludes fractions.

• A graphical representation of numbers that only goes in one direction.

What is the fraction represented at point G?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 1/3

What is a fraction?

• A fraction is a whole number.

• A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

• A fraction is a type of decimal number.

• A fraction is a mathematical operation.

What is an equivalent fraction?

• Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or part of a whole.

• Equivalent fractions are fractions that have the same numerator and denominator.

• Equivalent fractions are fractions that are always greater than one.

• Equivalent fractions are fractions that can be simplified to a common denominator.

How do you compare two fractions?

• By finding a common denominator or converting them to decimals.

• By adding the fractions together.

• By multiplying the fractions.

• By finding the least common multiple of the denominators.

Which two fractions are equivalent: 1/5 and 2/10 or 2/5 and 5/10?

• 1/5 and 2/10 are equivalent.

• 2/5 and 5/10 are equivalent.

• 1/5 and 1/10 are equivalent.

• 2/10 and 3/10 are equivalent.

What does the symbol '>' mean when comparing fractions?

• Less than

• Equal to

• Greater than

• Not equal to

What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

• The total number of parts in a whole.

• The number of parts we have.

• The value of the fraction as a whole.

• The denominator of the fraction.

How do you represent 3/5 on a number line?

• Locate 3 out of 5 equal parts on the number line.

• Mark the point halfway between 0 and 1.

• Draw a line segment from 0 to 5.

• Identify the point at 3 on the number line.