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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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 at point G if it is 2 out of 3 equal parts?

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2/3

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Which point represents 7/8 on a number line?

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Point F represents 7/8.

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What fraction does the blue dot represent if it is halfway between 0 and 1?

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1/2

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How can you tell if a diagram and a number line show the same fraction?

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They show the same fraction if the part of the whole represented in the diagram matches the fraction on the number line.

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What fraction does the blue dot represent if it is 3 out of 4 equal parts?

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3/4

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What is the fraction for a point that is 1/4 of the way on a number line?

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1/4

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