Fractions on a Number Line

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction is a way to represent a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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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 find a fraction on a number line?

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

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What fraction is represented by the point halfway between 0 and 1?

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1/2

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

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1/4

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What fraction is represented by the point three-fourths of the way from 0 to 1?

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3/4

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If a number line is divided into 8 equal parts, what fraction is represented by the 3rd point?

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3/8

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What fraction is represented by the point at 2 out of 6 equal parts on a number line?

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2/6

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What fraction is represented by the point at 4 out of 5 equal parts on a number line?

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4/5

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