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. 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, called the numerator, represents 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, called the denominator, represents 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 by the point halfway between 0 and 1 on a number line?

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1/2

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What fraction is represented by the point one-fourth of the way from 0 to 1 on a number line?

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1/4

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What fraction is represented by the point three-fourths of the way from 0 to 1 on a number line?

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3/4

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If a number line is divided into 8 equal parts, what fraction is represented by the 3rd point?

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3/8

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What is the fraction represented by point C if it is located at 2 out of 6 equal parts?

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2/6

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What is the missing fraction if the number line shows 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5?

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5/6

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