Placing Improper Fractions on a Number Line

What is the first step in placing an improper fraction on a number line?

• Place it directly on the number line

• Simplify the fraction

• Convert to a mixed number

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

What mixed number is equivalent to 7/3?

• 2 and 1/3

• 2 and 2/3

• 1 and 2/3

• 3 and 1/3

How many equal sections do we split the number line into for 7/3?

• Seven

• Three

• Two

• Four

What does a numerator equal to the denominator represent?

• A fraction more than one

• A fraction less than one

• A fraction equal to one

• A fraction equal to zero

What is an alternative way to place 7/3 on a number line?

• Converting to decimal

• Splitting into halves

• Directly marking each third

• Using percentage

What mixed number is equivalent to 15/4?

• 3 and 3/4

• 4 and 1/4

• 3 and 1/2

• 2 and 3/4

How do we split the number line for 15/4?

• Into halves

• Into thirds

• Into fourths

• Into fifths

What is the correct placement of 15/4 on a number line?

• Between 3 and 4

• Exactly at 4

• Between 4 and 5

• Exactly at 3

How can 15/4 be directly placed on a number line?

• By converting to a decimal

• By marking each fourth

• By using a calculator

• By estimating its value

Why is it suggested to convert an improper fraction to a mixed number before placing it on a number line?

• It is necessary for mathematical accuracy

• It changes the value of the fraction

• It makes it easier to find its position

• It simplifies the fraction