Fractions on a Number Line

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, with a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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How do you represent fractions on a number line?

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Fractions are represented on a number line by dividing the segment between two whole numbers into equal parts based on the denominator and marking the appropriate number of parts from the left based on the numerator.

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What does the numerator in a fraction indicate?

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The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction indicate?

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The denominator indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How can you identify equivalent fractions?

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Equivalent fractions can be identified by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number.

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What is the fraction represented by the point halfway between 0 and 1 on a number line?

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The fraction represented by the point halfway between 0 and 1 is 1/2.

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How do you compare two fractions?

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To compare two fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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What fraction is represented by the point that is three-quarters of the way from 0 to 1 on a number line?

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The fraction represented by the point that is three-quarters of the way from 0 to 1 is 3/4.

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How do you find the fraction represented by a point on a number line?

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To find the fraction represented by a point on a number line, determine how many equal parts the segment between two whole numbers is divided into and how many parts the point is from the left.

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What is the significance of the blue dot in the context of fractions on a number line?

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The blue dot represents a specific fraction, which in this case is 3/4, indicating its position relative to the whole.