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.

Front

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.

Front

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.

Front

What fraction is represented by the point halfway between 0 and 1 on a number line?

Back

1/2

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If a number line is divided into 8 equal parts, what fraction does the 3rd part represent?

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3/8

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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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Which fraction is represented by the point at 1 out of 4 equal parts on a number line?

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1/4

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What fraction is represented by the point at 2 out of 9 equal parts on a number line?

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2/9

Front

If a number line shows 5 equal parts, what fraction does the 3rd part represent?

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3/5