{"id":1350,"date":"2022-04-18T13:39:16","date_gmt":"2022-04-18T13:39:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/article-test-new\/?page_id=1350"},"modified":"2024-04-02T07:21:24","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T07:21:24","slug":"fraction-bar-definition-with-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/fraction-bar","title":{"rendered":"Fraction Bar"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMath-Vocabulary\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-303fc76a-a240-4ed4-be70-d8813486d292\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/fraction-bar#0-what-is-a-fraction-bar>What is a Fraction Bar?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/fraction-bar#1-fraction-bar-definition>Fraction Bar Definition<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/fraction-bar#6-solved-examples->Solved Examples&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/fraction-bar#7-practice-problems>Practice Problems<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/fraction-bar#8-frequently-asked-questions>Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"0-what-is-a-fraction-bar\">What is a Fraction Bar?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">We can express a fraction visually using a fraction model. One common model for doing this is the fraction bar. It is a bar model representation of a fraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">A fraction is a number that describes a part of a whole. To better understand fractions, it helps to see what they look like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"785\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/representation-of-fractions-using-equal-parts-of-a-circle.png\" alt=\"Representation of fractions using equal parts of a circle\" class=\"wp-image-41505\" title=\"Representation of fractions using equal parts of a circle\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/representation-of-fractions-using-equal-parts-of-a-circle.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/representation-of-fractions-using-equal-parts-of-a-circle-237x300.png 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">For example, $\\frac{1}{8}$ represents 1 part out of 8 equal parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Seeing this as a visual representation helps us compare different fractions and understand how operations with fractions work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recommended-games-container-id\" class=\"recommended-games-container\"><h4 class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Recommended Games<\/h4><div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\"><div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/add-decimal-fractions-using-equivalence\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/decimals_convert_to_equi_frac_to_add_pt.png\" alt=\"Add Decimal Fractions Using Equivalence 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This is why it is known as a part-to-whole representation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">This is most commonly represented as a bar split into equal units where the number of shaded units tells us the number of parts represented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Consider an example of a fraction bar model. In the fraction bars below, the shaded portion of the first bar represents 2 out of 3 parts. 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and carrying out operations on fractions easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"3-comparing-fractions-\"><strong>Comparing Fractions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s take a look at an example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The first green bar shows $\\frac{1}{2}$ of the whole, while the yellow bar shows $\\frac{1}{3}$ of the whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/comparing-fractions-using-fraction-bars.png\" alt=\"Comparing fractions using fraction bars\" class=\"wp-image-41508\" title=\"Comparing fractions using fraction bars\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/comparing-fractions-using-fraction-bars.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/comparing-fractions-using-fraction-bars-300x203.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">When we compare the first bar and the second bar, the shaded area in the yellow bar is less than the shaded area of the green bar, hence it is easy to see that $\\frac{1}{3}$ is a smaller fraction than $\\frac{1}{2}$. Thus, we can infer that $\\frac{1}{2}$ is greater than $\\frac{1}{3}$.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">When we compare the third blue bar with the first green bar, we can see that $\\frac{1}{4}$ is half of $\\frac{1}{2}$, as the shaded portion is half the size of the first bar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"4-fun-facts\">Fun Facts!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">1. Fraction bars and strips are types of bar models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">2. The vinculum or bar that separates the numerator and denominator in a fraction is also referred to as the fraction bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"5-let%E2%80%99s-do-it\">Let\u2019s Do It!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Play a game with your child. Cut 10 strips of chart paper. Give your child crayons and a ruler. Ask them to represent different fractions you say on the strips. You can use the same strips further and ask your child to compare two fractions or add or subtract them.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"6-solved-examples-\">Solved Examples&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Identify the smallest fraction from the given model.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"563\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/example-of-comparing-fractions-using-fraction-bars.png\" alt=\"Example of comparing fractions using fraction bars\" class=\"wp-image-41510\" title=\"Example of comparing fractions using fraction bars\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/example-of-comparing-fractions-using-fraction-bars.png 563w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/example-of-comparing-fractions-using-fraction-bars-300x107.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong> The first bar, which is blue in color, represents $\\frac{1}{5}$; the second bar, which is yellow in color, represents $\\frac{1}{6}$; the third bar, which is red in color, represents $\\frac{1}{7}$. Since the red area is the least shaded, the fraction pertaining to the red area is the smallest. That is $\\frac{1}{7}$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Based on the bar model shown below, which is greater: <\/strong>$\\frac{2}{3}$ <strong>or<\/strong> $\\frac{8}{12}$<strong>?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"563\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/example-of-comparing-fractions-using-fraction-bars-.png\" alt=\"Example of comparing fractions using fraction bars\" class=\"wp-image-41509\" title=\"Example of comparing fractions using fraction bars\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/example-of-comparing-fractions-using-fraction-bars-.png 563w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/example-of-comparing-fractions-using-fraction-bars--300x102.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong> We can see that the shaded portions are equal, and neither is greater.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, $\\frac{2}{3} = \\frac{8}{12}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Compare <\/strong>$\\frac{1}{2}$, \\frac{1}{4}$<strong> and <\/strong>$\\frac{1}{8}$<strong> using the given fraction strips.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"563\" height=\"241\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/comparing-three-fractions-using-fraction-bars.png\" alt=\"Comparing three fractions using fraction bars\" class=\"wp-image-41511\" title=\"Comparing three fractions using fraction bars\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/comparing-three-fractions-using-fraction-bars.png 563w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/comparing-three-fractions-using-fraction-bars-300x128.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong> We can see that two $\\frac{1}{4}$ parts are the same as one $\\frac{1}{2}$ bar. Four $\\frac{1}{8}$ parts make one $\\frac{1}{2}$ bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, $\\frac{1}{4} \\times 2 = \\frac{1}{2}$&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">So,&nbsp; $\\frac{1}{4}$ is half of $\\frac{1}{2}$.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Also, $\\frac{1}{8} \\times 4 = \\frac{1}{2}$ and $\\frac{1}{8} \\times 2 = \\frac{1}{4}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">So, $\\frac{1}{8}$ is half of $\\frac{1}{4}$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"7-practice-problems\">Practice Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">Fraction Bar<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.<\/p><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">What is the fraction shown in the first bar?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_question_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Identifying-the-fraction-in-a-fraction-bar.png\"><\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">$\\frac{2}{6}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">$\\frac{5}{6}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">$\\frac{1}{6}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">$\\frac{4}{6}$<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: $\\frac{5}{6}$<br\/>The first bar shows 6 equal units, of which 5 units are shaded. This represents the fraction $\\frac{5}{6}$.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"3\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">What is the fraction represented by the given fraction strips?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_question_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/identifying-fractions-on-fraction-bars.png\"><\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">$\\frac{4}{7}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">$\\frac{4}{5}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">$\\frac{1}{8}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">$\\frac{1}{2}$<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: $\\frac{1}{2}$<br\/>There are 6 fraction bars. Observe that the number of parts shaded in each bar are different but the shaded and unshaded region is the same. So, they all represent the same fraction, $\\frac{1}{2}$.<br>\r\n$\\frac{1}{2}=\\frac{2}{4}=\\frac{3}{6}=\\frac{4}{8}=\\frac{5}{10}=\\frac{6}{12}$<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"3\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">What is the fraction shown below?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_question_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/reading-a-fraction-represented-using-a-fraction-bar.png\"><\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">$\\frac{2}{8}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">$\\frac{1}{7}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">$\\frac{4}{6}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">$\\frac{2}{6}$<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: $\\frac{2}{6}$<br\/>2 parts are shaded out of 6 equal parts, which represents $\\frac{2}{6}$.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">4<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Identify the greater fraction from the given fraction model.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_question_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/identifying-a-greater-fraction-using-fraction-bars.png\"><\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">$\\frac{3}{6}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">$\\frac{15}{12}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">$1$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">$\\frac{7}{12}$<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: $\\frac{3}{6}$<br\/>The first bar shows $\\frac{3}{6}$. 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The second bar shows $$\\\\frac{5}{12}$$.<br>\r\nSince the shaded area of the first bar is greater than the shaded area of the second bar, the first bar represents the greater fraction which is $$\\\\frac{3}{6}$$.\"\n                      }\n                    } \n\n                    }]}<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"8-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-5c2e9461-4fec-4fac-a321-16fa0ee57096\" data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\">\n\n<div style=\"border-color:#f1f1f1\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-panel wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\"><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color:#f1f1f1\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>What is the difference between a fraction bar and a bar model?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator dashicons dashicons-arrow-right-alt2 \"><\/span><\/div><div style=\"height:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>fraction bar<\/strong> is a kind of bar model. A bar model is a pictorial representation of a math concept on a bar to make it easier to understand. A <strong>fraction bar<\/strong> is a specific kind of bar model that represents a fraction or a fraction problem.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-5c2e9461-4fec-4fac-a321-16fa0ee57096\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-5c2e9461-4fec-4fac-a321-16fa0ee57096\"><strong>What is the difference between a fraction bar and a number line?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-5c2e9461-4fec-4fac-a321-16fa0ee57096\">\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>fraction bar <\/strong>is a bar that shows fractions as smaller parts of a whole bar. It shows the fractions through a part-to-whole representation. 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