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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What is a number line?

Back

A number line is a straight line with numbers placed at equal intervals. It helps us visualize numbers and fractions.

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How do you locate a fraction on a number line?

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

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What fraction is represented at point G if it is 2/3?

Back

2/3 is located two parts out of three on the number line.

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Which point shows 2/12 on a number line?

Back

Point X shows 2/12.

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What fraction is represented at point C if it is 2/6?

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2/6 is located two parts out of six on the number line.

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If you color in 2 more slices of a pizza that has 8 slices, what fraction do you have?

Back

You have 5/8 of the pizza colored.

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What fraction is closest to 0?

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0/6 is the fraction closest to 0.