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 is called the numerator, and 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, and it shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is a number line?

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A number line is a straight line that represents numbers in order, with equal spaces between them.

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How do you show fractions on a number line?

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You can show fractions by dividing the space between whole numbers into equal parts.

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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 is 1/2.

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If you divide a number line into 4 equal parts, what fraction does each part represent?

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Each part represents 1/4.

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What whole number is represented by the fraction 2/2?

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The whole number represented is 1.

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How many equal parts are needed to show thirds on a number line?

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You need to draw 2 lines to create 3 equal parts.

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What fraction is represented by the point at 3 on a number line?

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The fraction represented is 3/1.

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