IXL | Graph and compare fractions with like numerators on number lines | 3rd grade math

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Graph

1

2

and

1

4

on the number line.

0

1

4

2

4

3

4

1

Which number is closer to 0?

1

2

1

4

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Graph

1

2

and

1

4

on the number line.

0

1

4

2

4

3

4

1

Which number is smaller?

1

2

1

4

key idea

When comparing two numbers on a number line:

the number to the right is greater
the number to the left is smaller

solution

Graph

1

2

.

1

2

has denominator 2. To graph

1

2

,

compare the given number line to one divided into halves. Graph

1

2

at the same place on both number lines.

0

1

2

1

0

1

4

1

2

3

4

1

Graph

1

4

.

0

1

4

2

4

3

4

1

Look at the points on one number line.

0

1

4

1

2

3

4

1

Find the point farther to the left.

0

1

4

1

2

3

4

1

1

4

is farther to the left on the number line. So,

1

4

is the smaller number.

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Lesson: Fractions on a number line

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Lesson: Fractions on a number line