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 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 are fractions that represent the same value or proportion of a whole, even though they may have different numerators and denominators.

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What is the fraction represented at point C if it is marked as 2 out of 6 equal parts?

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The fraction represented at point C is 2/6.

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What fraction is represented at point A if it is marked as 3 out of 4 equal parts?

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The fraction represented at point A is 3/4.

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How do you determine which number line shows a specific fraction, such as 5/7?

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To determine which number line shows a specific fraction, look for the number line that divides the segment between two whole numbers into 7 equal parts and marks 5 of those parts.

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What whole number is represented by the fraction 8/8?

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The fraction 8/8 represents the whole number one.

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What fraction is represented by an 'x' on the number line if it is marked as 1 out of 8 equal parts?

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The fraction represented by 'x' on the number line is 1/8.

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