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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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, like 7/5.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, like 3/4.

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How do you represent the fraction 1 on a number line?

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The fraction 1 is represented at the point where the whole is complete, usually at the 1 mark on the number line.

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What is the fraction represented by the point halfway between 0 and 1 on a number line?

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The fraction represented is 1/2.

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How do you simplify the fraction 2/4?

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You simplify 2/4 to 1/2 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 2.

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What is the fraction represented by the point at 3 on a number line?

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The fraction represented is 3/1.

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What is the fraction represented by the point at 4/4 on a number line?

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The fraction represented is 1, since 4/4 equals 1.