Graph equivalent fractions on number lines: Example question
31 October 2026
Understanding equivalent fractions on a number line helps children see how different fractions can represent the same value. This visual approach makes it easier to spot when two fractions are equal, even if they look different at first.
Example question
Plot 1/2 and 2/4 on a number line to show they are equivalent.
Step 1: Draw a straight line and mark 0 at one end and 1 at the other end.
Step 2: To plot 1/2, find the halfway point between 0 and 1. Mark this as 1/2.
Step 3: To plot 2/4, divide the line between 0 and 1 into 4 equal parts. Each part is 1/4.
Step 4: Count two parts from 0. Mark this as 2/4.
Step 5: Notice that 1/2 and 2/4 are at the same place on the number line.
The correct answer is that 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent because they are at the same point on the number line.
Click or tap on the number line to answer
After working through this example, your child will be able to recognise when fractions are equivalent by checking their positions on a number line. There are plenty of similar questions to practise, building confidence with equivalent fractions for the 11+ exam.
