Comparing Fractions with Equal Numerators on the Number Line

This video tutorial explains how to compare fractions with the same numerator using a number line. It begins with an introduction to fractions, highlighting the roles of the numerator and denominator. The tutorial then demonstrates how to compare the fractions 3/8 and 3/4 by dividing a number line into equal parts based on the denominators. By locating each fraction on the number line, it is shown that 3/8 is less than 3/4. The lesson concludes with a summary of the comparison process.

What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

• The whole number

• The number of equal parts being considered

• The number of parts in the denominator

• The total number of parts

How many equal parts is the number line divided into for the fraction 3/8?

• 4 parts

• 3 parts

• 8 parts

• 10 parts

Where is the fraction 3/8 located on the number line?

• At the start of the line

• At the midpoint of the line

• After moving across 8 parts of 1/8 each

• After moving across 3 parts of 1/8 each

How many equal parts is the number line divided into for the fraction 3/4?

• 6 parts

• 8 parts

• 4 parts

• 3 parts

Which fraction is larger, 3/8 or 3/4?

• Cannot be determined

• 3/8 is larger

• 3/4 is larger

• They are equal