Fractions on a Number Line

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a slash, like 1/2.

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What does the top number in a fraction represent?

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The top number is called the numerator. It shows how many parts we have.

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What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

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The bottom number is called the denominator. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you locate a fraction on a number line?

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To locate a fraction on a number line, divide the line into equal parts based on the denominator and count up to the numerator.

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What fraction is represented at point B if it is 4 parts out of 10?

Back

4/10.

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What fraction is represented at point C if it is 2 parts out of 6?

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2/6.

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What fraction is represented at point A if it is 3 parts out of 4?

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3/4.

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What fraction is represented at point G if it is 2 parts out of 3?

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2/3.

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Which point represents 7/8 on a number line?

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Point F.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, like 1/2 and 2/4.