Use a tool to explore what happens when you change the numerals in a fraction. Compare two fractions and find out which is larger. For example, decide whether 4/3 is larger than 7/5. Build the two fractions. Compare the fractions on a number line. This learning object is one in a series of seven objects.
Objective
1. Students investigate relationships between different representations of fractions.
2. Students explore the effect of changing numerator and denominator on the type and size of a fraction.
3. Students explore equivalent fractions.