Fractions on a number line

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What is a fraction?

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It represents how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction. It represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you represent 1/2 on a number line?

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What does it mean for fractions to be equivalent?

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Fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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How can you compare fractions?

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You can compare fractions by finding a common denominator or by converting them to decimals.

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What is the fraction represented by the bolded intervals on the number line from 0 to 1 that are divided into 3 equal parts?

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide the numerator and denominator by the same number.