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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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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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 represent?

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

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How do you represent the fraction 1/2 on a number line?

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1/2 is represented at the midpoint between 0 and 1 on a number line.

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What is the process to find a fraction on a number line?

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To find a fraction on a number line, divide the segment between two whole numbers into equal parts based on the denominator, then count the number of parts indicated by the numerator.

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What fraction is represented at point A if it is located three-quarters of the way between 0 and 1?

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3/4.

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If point G is located two-thirds of the way between 0 and 1, what fraction does it represent?

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2/3.

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How can you identify fractions on a number line?

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By locating the position of the fraction based on its numerator and denominator relative to the whole numbers.

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What fraction does the blue dot represent if it is at the same position as point A?

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3/4.

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If an arrow points to a location on the number line that is one-quarter of the way from 0 to 1, what fraction does it represent?

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1/4.

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