The fractions and decimals number lines tool Use the fractions and decimals number line tool (easier fractions) Use the fractions and decimals number line tool (harder fractions) Instructions Drag the pointer along the number line starting at 0. The fraction will be revealed when the mouse button is released.   Click on the options button to hide or show the buttons bar. Use these buttons to hide or reveal the tenths (left button) or the hundredths (right button) on the number line. Use these buttons to select the type of fractions displayed. For example by clicking on 1/64 then all the fractions will have a denominator that is a factor of 64. Use this button to generate a random target fraction. Click to hide or show the target fraction. The target fraction. When a target fraction is displayed then a comparison will be made. Ideas Generate a target fraction. Move the pointer along a line to match the target fraction. Use decimals to position fractions on a number line. For example: mark fractions such as 2/5, 2/3, 3/8 on a number line graduated in tenths, then on a number line graduated in hundredths. Answer questions such as: which is greater 0.23 or 3/16? The screen can be printed by clicking on the print button. Use the fractions and decimals number line tool (easier fractions) Use the fractions and decimals number line tool (harder fractions)