Worksheet : Fractions – A visual introduction

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In each question two identical figures are given. Shade them to represent the specified
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fractions. Then compare the sizes of these fractions using the representations and fill
in the blanks with <, > or = signs.

(a) (b)

1 3 1 2
4 12 2 5

2 Segment OA represents 1 unit. Write in the fraction represented by segment OB.

3 Each strip represents 1 unit. Write in the fraction represented by the shaded portion.

4 Represent the pair of fractions on the number line segments or strips and compare their sizes.

6
10
6 2
10 7
2
7

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 Represent the given fractions on the number line segment. Then arrange them in decreasing
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order. Segment OA represents 1 unit.

1
4

1
2

3
6

5
8

> = >

Identify the fraction represented by the figure on the left. Then represent the same fraction on
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the line segment or strip given on the right. Each strip is one unit. OA represents one unit.

(a)

(b)

(c)

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