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
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.
$\frac{1}{2}$
$\frac{1}{6}$
$\frac{1}{4}$
Solution
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.