IXL | Compare and order fractions using number lines | 6th grade math

Graph

2

3

and

2

6

on the number line.

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6

1

Compare

2

3

and

2

6

.

2

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<

2

6

2

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>

2

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Graph

6

5

and

9

5

on the number line.

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1

5

2

5

3

5

4

5

1

6

5

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9

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2

Compare

6

5

and

9

5

.

6

5

<

9

5

6

5

>

9

5

key idea

When comparing two numbers on a number line:

the number to the right is greater
the number to the left is smaller

solution

Graph

6

5

.

0

1

5

2

5

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5

4

5

1

6

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9

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2

Graph

9

5

.

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1

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9

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2

Look at the points on one number line.

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Compare

6

5

and

9

5

.

6

5

is to the left of

9

5

.

So,

6

5

is less than

9

5

.

6

5

<

9

5

Looking for more? Try this:

Lesson: Fractions on a number line

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Not feeling ready yet? These can help:

J.1Fractions review

J.2Equivalent fractions

B.1Compare numbers

B.3Order numbers

Lesson: Fractions on a number line