Fractions on a Number Line

Front

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.

Front

What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

Back

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

Front

How do you find a fraction of a whole?

Back

To find a fraction of a whole, divide the whole into equal parts and count how many parts you have.

Front

What fraction represents 3 out of 5?

Back

The fraction is 3/5.

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If a pizza has 8 slices and you eat 2, what fraction of the pizza did you eat?

Back

You ate 2/8 of the pizza, which can be simplified to 1/4.

Front

What fraction is represented at point A on a number line divided into 4 equal parts?

Back

Point A represents 1/4.

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What fraction is represented at point B on a number line divided into 6 equal parts?

Back

Point B represents 2/6, which can be simplified to 1/3.

Front

Which fraction is closest to 1?

Back

The fraction 5/5 is closest to 1.

Front

What fraction is represented at point C on a number line divided into 3 equal parts?

Back

Point C represents 2/3.