Identifying fractions on number lines

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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 an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numbers are different, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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How do you find an equivalent fraction?

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To find an equivalent fraction, you can multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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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 on a number line, divide the segment between 0 and 1 into equal parts based on the denominator, then count the parts based on the numerator.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, like 1 1/2.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What is the fraction represented at point A if it is 3/4?

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The fraction at point A is 3/4.