Questions: Graph 1/2, 1/6, and 1/4 on the number line. Put the fractions in order from greatest to least. 1/2 1/6 1/4

Graph 1/2, 1/6, and 1/4 on the number line.

Put the fractions in order from greatest to least.

1/2

1/6

1/4
Transcript text: Graph $\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{6}$, and $\frac{1}{4}$ on the number line. Put the fractions in order from greatest to least. $\frac{1}{2}$ $\frac{1}{6}$ $\frac{1}{4}$
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Solution

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Solution Steps

Step 1: Divide the number line

The number line is divided into intervals of 1/12.

Step 2: Locate the fractions

1/2 is equivalent to 6/12, so it is located at the 6th mark. 1/6 is equivalent to 2/12, so it is located at the 2nd mark. 1/4 is equivalent to 3/12, so it is located at the 3rd mark.

Step 3: Order the fractions

From greatest to least: 1/2, 1/4, 1/6

Final Answer

The fractions from greatest to least are 1/2, 1/4, 1/6.

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