Fractions on a Number Line

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, where the numerator indicates how many parts are taken and the denominator indicates the total number of equal parts.

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How is a fraction represented on a number line?

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A fraction is represented on a number line by marking a point that corresponds to its value, dividing the segment between whole numbers into equal parts based on the denominator.

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What does the numerator of a fraction represent?

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The numerator of a fraction represents the number of parts being considered or taken from the whole.

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What does the denominator of a fraction represent?

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The denominator of a fraction represents the total number of equal parts into which the whole is divided.

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How do you identify a fraction on a number line?

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To identify a fraction on a number line, locate the two whole numbers it lies between, divide the segment into equal parts based on the denominator, and count the number of parts indicated by the numerator.

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What fraction is represented by the point halfway between 0 and 1 on a number line?

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The fraction represented by the point halfway between 0 and 1 is 1/2.

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If a number line is divided into 8 equal parts, what fraction does the 3rd part represent?

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The 3rd part represents the fraction 3/8.

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What fraction does the point at 5/8 represent on a number line?

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The point at 5/8 represents the fraction that is 5 parts out of 8 equal parts between 0 and 1.

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How can you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the relationship between fractions and decimals?

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Fractions and decimals are two ways of representing the same concept of parts of a whole; they can be converted into each other.