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 line, 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 1/2 on a number line?

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1/2 is located halfway between 0 and 1 on a number line.

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

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Point X represents 1/8.

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How do you identify fractions on a number line?

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Look for the equal divisions between whole numbers and count the parts.

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What fraction is represented at point S?

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Point S represents 1/5.

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How can you show 2/12 on a number line?

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2/12 can be simplified to 1/6, which is located between 0 and 1 on the number line.

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What is the fraction at point Y?

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Point Y represents 3/4.

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What does it mean if a fraction is greater than 1?

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It means you have more than one whole. For example, 5/4 means you have one whole and one fourth.

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