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. 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.

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What is a number line?

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A number line is a straight line with numbers placed at equal intervals. It helps us visualize numbers and fractions.

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How do you locate a fraction on a number line?

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To locate a fraction, divide the segment between two whole numbers into equal parts based on the denominator, then count the numerator 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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1/2

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What fraction is represented by the point one-third of the way from 0 to 1 on a number line?

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1/3

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What fraction is represented by the point two-thirds of the way from 0 to 1 on a number line?

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2/3

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If a number line goes from 0 to 1, what fraction is represented by the point at 0.25?

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1/4

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What fraction is represented by the point at 0.75 on a number line?

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3/4