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

Comparing and Understanding Fractions

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Sophia Harris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To visualize the size of fractions
To add fractions together
To convert fractions to decimals
To find the common denominator
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the numerator in a fraction represent?
The total number of parts
The size of each part
The whole number
The number of shaded parts
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can fractions with different denominators be compared?
By ignoring the denominators
By adding them together
By using benchmark fractions
By converting them to decimals
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a benchmark fraction?
A fraction that is always greater than one
A fraction used to compare other fractions
A fraction with a numerator of one
A fraction with a denominator of ten
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example of two-thirds, what does the denominator indicate?
The number of unshaded parts
The fraction's value
The total number of equal parts
The number of shaded parts
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is two-thirds greater than three-eighths?
Because it has a larger numerator
Because it is closer to one on the number line
Because it has a smaller denominator
Because it is a benchmark fraction
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which fraction is smaller: one-eighth or one-third?
It depends on the context
They are equal
One-eighth
One-third
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