How can you compare 2 fractions by using a number line?
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hard question for a kid
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To compare two fractions using a number line, you can follow these steps:
1. Step 1: Draw a number line: Start by drawing a horizontal line and label it with numbers. Make sure the length of the line is long enough to accommodate both fractions.
2. Step 2: Mark the whole numbers: Identify the whole numbers on the number line that lie between the two fractions you want to compare. If either fraction is a whole number, locate it on the number line.
3. Step 3: Convert fractions to a common denominator: To make the comparison easier, convert both fractions to a common denominator. Find the least common multiple (LCM) of the two denominators and rewrite both fractions with the new denominator.
4. Step 4: Plot the fractions on the number line: Mark the converted fractions on the number line according to their size. For example, if one fraction is larger than the other, its mark should be placed further to the right on the number line.
5. Step 5: Analyze the position on the number line: Examine the position of the marks made on the number line. If the mark representing the first fraction is to the left of the mark representing the second fraction, then the first fraction is smaller. Conversely, if the mark representing the first fraction is to the right of the mark representing the second fraction, then the first fraction is larger.
This method allows you to visually compare and determine the relative size of the two fractions using the number line.