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 and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of 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 with an 'x' on the number line?

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1/8

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Which number line shows 1/2?

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A

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What fraction is represented at point C?

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2/6

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is the equivalent fraction of 5/8?

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10/16 (by multiplying both numerator and denominator by 2).

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How do you compare two fractions?

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To compare fractions, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator (e.g., 5/4).

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