Fraction Exploration
Number Line Fraction Visualization
The number line below divides 0 to 1 into fractions defined by the sliders to the left. Try to predict equivalent fractions for different denominators, then verify visually.
Bar Visualization of Fractions.
The applet below provides side by side comparisons of two fractions defined by the sliders. Set up a fraction on the left and try to determine all equivalent fractions. Verify your answers visually using the right.
Converting Decimals to Fraction
This worksheet show one of several ways to find the equivalent fraction for a terminating decimal.
Converting Decimals to Fraction
For decimals with repeating parts the method needs to be modified.
Comparing Fractions using Models
Compare these fractions.
[size=200]I[/size][size=150][size=200]s the fraction on the left greater than >, less than <, or equal to = the one on the right? [br][br]How do you know? (hint - use the sliders on the right to slide the parts of the circle on top of the other circle). [br][/size][br][size=200]Compare the fractions using the correct symbol (>, < or =).[/size][/size]
What do you notice about the denominators of these fractions?
[size=150][size=200]When fractions have the same denominator, does a larger numerator make the fraction greater than > or less than < the other one?[br][br]Is the fraction on the left greater than > or less than < the one on the right?[br][br]Compare the fractions using the correct symbol (>, < or =).[/size][/size]
What do you notice about the numerators of these fractions?
[size=200]When fractions have the same numerator, does a larger denominator make the fraction larger or smaller than the other one?[br][br][/size][size=200]Which fraction is larger, the one on the left or the one on the right?[/size]
Compare these two fractions
[size=200]Which fraction is larger? Compare the fractions using the correct symbol (>, < or =).[br][br]How would you know which is larger if you did not use the images? [/size]