Comparing Fractions on a Number Line

What is the top number of a fraction called?

• Comparison symbol

• Fraction

• Numerator

• Denominator

What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

• The comparison symbol

• The bottom number

• The top number

• The whole part

Which symbol is used when one fraction is larger than another?

• >

• <

• =

• !=

What does a fraction represent?

• A whole number

• A part over a whole

• A numerator only

• A comparison symbol

How many tick marks are needed on a number line to compare 3/5 and 1/5?

• 7

• 4

• 6

• 5

Which fraction is closer to one whole, 3/5 or 1/5?

• Cannot be determined

• 1/5

• Both are equally close

• 3/5

What is the purpose of using a number line in comparing fractions?

• To multiply them

• To subtract them

• To determine which is larger

• To find the sum

Why is it important to label the number line when comparing fractions?

• To practice counting

• To identify the larger fraction easily

• To make it look nice

• To use comparison symbols

What does 5/5 on a number line represent?

• Zero

• One half

• One whole

• Two wholes

What is the correct way to compare 3/5 and 1/5 using comparison symbols?

• 3/5 > 1/5

• 3/5 != 1/5

• 3/5 = 1/5

• 3/5 < 1/5