IXL | Graph and compare fractions on number lines

Graph

and

on the number line.

Which number is smaller?

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Graph

and

on the number line.

Which number is smaller?

When comparing two numbers on a number line:

Graph

has denominator 2. To graph

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

at the same place on both number lines.

Graph

has denominator 3. To graph

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

at the same place on both number lines.

Look at the points on one number line.

Find the point farther to the left.

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

is the smaller number.

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