Fractions Number Lines

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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 a number line?

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A number line is a straight line with numbers placed at equal intervals. It helps us visualize numbers and fractions.

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How do you place a fraction on a number line?

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To place a fraction on a number line, divide the line into equal parts based on the denominator and count up to the numerator.

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What fraction is 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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If a number line is divided into 4 equal parts, what fraction is represented by the first point?

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The first point represents the fraction 1/4.

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What fraction is represented by the point at 3 out of 10 on a number line?

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The fraction represented is 3/10.

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If 6 out of 8 parts of a shape are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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The fraction shaded is 6/8.

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If a donut is cut into 8 equal pieces and 1 piece is left, what fraction of the donut is left?

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The fraction left is 7/8.