Fractions on a Number Line

Fractions on a Number Line

Fractions on a Number Line

• Step 1: To separate a number line into the correct amount of equal pieces, draw one less line than the denominator.

Example

To divide this number line into 4 equal parts, you would draw 1 less line = 3 lines.

Multiple Choice

How many lines do you draw to partition a number line to show thirds?

• 4
• 5
• 6
• 2

Multiple Choice

How many lines do you draw to partition a number line to show sixths?

• 4
• 5
• 6
• 2

Multiple Choice

How many lines do you draw to partition a number line to show eighths?

• 7

• 5

• 8

• 9

Fractions on a Number Line

• Step 2: Each space is equal to one part (the unit fraction) of the total number of parts.

Example

If there are 4 equal spaces, each space is the size 1/4.

Multiple Choice

What size is each of the pieces on this number line?

• 1/7

• 1/8

• 7/7

• 8/8

Multiple Choice

What size is each of the pieces on this number line?

• 1/5

• 2/6

• 1/6

• 3/5

Multiple Choice

What size is each of the pieces on this number line?

• 1/1

• 1/3

• 2/2

• 1/2

Fractions on a Number Line

• Step 3: Swoop and count each space as you go. Then, stop when you get to the given fraction.

Example

Count up adding on with each fraction, 1/4, 2/4...until you get to the dot = 3/4.

Multiple Choice

What fraction is represented at point G?

• 3/4
• 2/3
• 2/1
• 1/5

Multiple Choice

What fraction is represented at point C?

• 3/6
• 3/7
• 2/6
• 3/6

Multiple Choice

Name the fraction

• 2/8
• 3/8
• 8/3
• 3/7

Multiple Choice

Which point is 7/8?

• Point C
• Point D
• Point E
• Point F

Multiple Choice

Which number line shows 1/2?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Fractions Equal to 1 Whole

- when the numerator and denominator are the same, it equals 1 whole

- Example: 4/4 = 1 whole

Multiple Choice

How can I show one whole with a denominator of 8?

• 8/8

• 1/8

• 8/1

• 4/8

Multiple Choice

Which is equal to 1 whole?

• 1/5

• 5/1

• 5/5

• 5/10

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT equal to 1 whole?

• 6/6

• 1/2

• 2/2

• 3/3

Open Ended

Can you name another fraction equal to 1 whole?