Fractions on a Number Line

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What is a fraction?

Back

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 by the point halfway between 0 and 1?

Back

1/2 is represented by the point halfway between 0 and 1.

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What fraction is represented by the point one-fourth of the way from 0 to 1?

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1/4 is represented by the point one-fourth of the way from 0 to 1.

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What fraction is represented by the point three-fourths of the way from 0 to 1?

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3/4 is represented by the point three-fourths of the way from 0 to 1.

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If a number line is divided into 8 equal parts, what fraction does the 7th part represent?

Back

The 7th part represents 7/8.

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What is the fraction for the point that is one-third of the way from 0 to 1?

Back

1/3 is the fraction for the point that is one-third of the way from 0 to 1.

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What fraction is represented by the point two-thirds of the way from 0 to 1?

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2/3 is represented by the point two-thirds of the way from 0 to 1.