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Fraction Number Line

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Shows the relative sizes of fractions, and which fractions are equivalent!

How to Use

Move your mouse left and right, and explore the different fractions.

Click on the number line to "mark" a position.

Equivalent Fractions

An example of Equivalent Fractions:

1/4 is the same as 2/8 , 3/12 and 4/16

(Use the Fraction Number Line to see why)

Can you find other Equivalent Fractions ?

Which is Larger?

You can also Use the Fraction Number Line to find which fractions are smaller or larger (smaller ones are closer to zero).

Which fraction is larger out of these?

2
7
or
1
3
?
1
2
or
5
9
?
6
7
or
4
5
?
1
5
or
1
7
?
3
4
or
5
6
?
6
11
or
7
15
?

 

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