Proper Fractions on Number Lines

How do we locate the denominator on a number line?

• Make the jumps to the point that is marked

• Count the number of spaces to the first whole (1)

• Multiply the top by the bottom

• Divide your numerator by your denominator

What part of your fraction tells you the amount that is being considered, or how many parts of the whole that YOU have?

• Fraction Bar

• Denominator

• Numerator

• Number Line

Which number line shows 1/2?

• A
• B
• C
• D

What fraction is represented at point C?

• 3/6
• 3/7
• 2/6
• 3/6

What fraction is represented at point A?

• 4/5
• 3/1
• 3/4
• 1/3

What fraction is represented at point X?

• 4/6
• 3/2
• 3/5
• 4/5

What fraction is represented with an 'x' on the number line?

• 1/8
• 2/9
• 1/9
• 1/4

Which number line shows 5/7?

• A
• B
• C
• D

On the number line what whole number is represented by the fraction 8/8?

• Eight
• One
• Zero
• 1/2

What fraction is represented at point S?

• 1/4
• 2/6
• 1/5
• 2/5