Explore how fractions can be compared using a number line. Arrange fractions from least to greatest to visualize their relative sizes.
[i]Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.[/i]
Tia says [math]\frac{2}{5}[/math] is less than [math]\frac{4}{5}[/math] as 2 is less than 4. Do you agree? Why or why not?
Tia says [math]\frac{1}{18}[/math] is greater than [math]\frac{1}{12}[/math] as 18 is greater than 12. Do you agree? Why or why not?
How can you decide which fraction is greater if they have different denominators?