Fractions are a common fear in school, but visualizing them on a number line can help your learners understand their relationship to one another. The activity provides two solutions; use either a number line or a common denominator. Solutions are explained in detail, which can be beneficial as supplemental notes or extra practice. 

Concepts

comparing fractions, fractions, number lines, numbers

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Additional Tags

fractions, compare fractions, fractions on number line, math

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Pros

• Different solution methods
• Detailed solutions
• Different way to view fractions

Cons

• Need prior knowledge of finding common denominator

Common Core

6.NS.C.7.a