Fractions On A Number Line

Fractions On A Number Line

Today, we will review how to locate fractions on a number line.

Multiple Choice

The smiley face represents what fraction on the number line?

• 5/8

• 2/3

• 6/8

• 3/4

How to determine the denominator

Remember: The spaces in between 0 and 1 tells you the denominator for each fraction and the denominator stays the same.

Multiple Choice

What will be the denominator for each fraction on this number line?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Fractions On A Number Line Greater Than One

Remember: When the number line is greater than one, just keep counting up.

Fractions On A Number Line Greater Than One

• Always remember: The spaces in between 0 and 1 tells you the denominator for each fraction on the number line and the denominator DOES NOT CHANGE!

• After you have determined the denominator, begin to count each line on the number line as a fraction.

Multiple Choice

What will be the denominator for each fraction on this number line?

• 6

• 2

• 3

• 7

Multiple Choice

The sun is located on what fraction on the number line?

• 3/8

• 2/4

• 1/3

• 3/6

Multiple Choice

The heart is located on what fraction on the number line?

• 5/2

• 8/6

• 5/4

• 7/3

Multiple Choice

What fraction does the number line show?

• 4/8

• 3/5

• 1/3

• 4/6

Multiple Choice

Which letter represents one whole?

• Yellow N

• P

• M

• Green N

Multiple Choice

P is what fraction on the number line?

• 2/4

• 3/8

• 5/6

• 6/6

Multiple Choice

The smiley face is located on what fraction on the number line?

• 3/8

• 2/2

• 1/2

• 2/4

Multiple Choice

The smiley face is located on which fraction on the number line?

• 3/2

• 3/4

• 6/5

• 1/2