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?

Back

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.

Front

How do you represent 1/2 on a number line?

Back

1/2 is located halfway between 0 and 1 on a number line.

Front

What is the fraction represented by the point that is one-fourth of the way from 0 to 1?

Back

The fraction is 1/4.

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

Back

Each part represents 1/8.

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What fraction is represented at point A if it is 3 parts out of 5 on a number line?

Back

The fraction is 3/5.

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.

Front

What fraction does the yellow dot represent if it is located at 0.75 on the number line?

Back

The fraction is 3/4.

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What is the fraction represented at point C if it is 2 parts out of 10 on a number line?

Back

The fraction is 2/10, which is equivalent to 1/5.