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 line 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 denominator of 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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What does the numerator of a fraction indicate?

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

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How can you simplify the fraction 4/10?

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You can simplify 4/10 by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2, resulting in 2/5.

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What fraction is represented at point C if it is marked as 2/6?

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The fraction represented at point C is 2/6.

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What fraction is represented at point G if it is marked as 2/3?

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The fraction represented at point G is 2/3.

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What fraction is represented at point B if it is marked as 4/10?

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The fraction represented at point B is 4/10.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the relationship between fractions and decimals?

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Fractions and decimals are two different ways to represent the same concept of a part of a whole; they can be converted into each other.