Draw two rectangles of the same size. Divide one into 3 equal parts and shade 1 part. Divide the other into 6 equal parts and shade 2 parts. Which fraction is larger, 1/3 or 2/6, or are they equal?

The fractions 1/3 and 2/6 are equal.

Which fraction is smaller, 2/5 or 4/5? Explain your answer using a number line.

2/5 is smaller than 4/5 because it is closer to 0 on the number line.

I can compare two fractions with the same or different denominator by drawing a picture or using a number line.

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Fractions can be compared using a number line by dividing the space between 0 and 1 into equal sections.
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When comparing fractions, if the fractions take up the same amount of space, then the fractions are equal.
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We can visually compare fractions using rectangles of the same size and dividing them into equal sections to see which fraction is smaller or larger.