Comparing Fractions on the Number Line

The video tutorial explains how to compare the fractions 4/6 and 5/12 using a number line and fraction tiles. Initially, the fractions are placed on a number line to visually assess their relative sizes. It is determined that 4/6 is greater than 5/12. This conclusion is further verified using fraction tiles, confirming that 4/6 is indeed greater than 5/12.

What fractions are being compared in this lesson?

• 1/2 and 3/4

• 4/6 and 5/12

• 2/3 and 3/5

• 3/4 and 5/8

Where is 4/6 placed on the number line in relation to 1/2?

• Less than 1/2

• Greater than 1/2

• Equal to 1/2

• At zero

How does 4/6 compare to zero on the number line?

• Less than zero

• Equal to zero

• Far from zero

• Close to zero

What is the relationship between 4/6 and 1/2?

• 4/6 is equal to 1/2

• 4/6 is less than 1/2

• 4/6 is not comparable to 1/2

• 4/6 is greater than 1/2

Where is 5/12 placed on the number line in relation to 1/2?

• At zero

• Greater than 1/2

• Less than 1/2

• Equal to 1/2

How does 5/12 compare to zero on the number line?

• Less than zero

• Equal to zero

• Far from zero

• Close to zero

What is the relationship between 5/12 and 1/2?

• 5/12 is greater than 1/2

• 5/12 is equal to 1/2

• 5/12 is less than 1/2

• 5/12 is not comparable to 1/2

What conclusion is drawn from the number line comparison?

• 4/6 is less than 5/12

• 4/6 is equal to 5/12

• 4/6 is greater than 5/12

• 4/6 is not comparable to 5/12

What tool is used to verify the comparison of 4/6 and 5/12?

• Ruler

• Protractor

• Fraction tiles

• Calculator

How many 1/6 pieces are used to represent 4/6?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• Five