Fractions on a Number Line 3rd Grade

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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 represents the number of equal parts being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in the whole.

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

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To represent 1/2 on a number line, divide the segment between 0 and 1 into 2 equal parts and mark the point halfway between them.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 2/6?

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The equivalent fraction of 2/6 is 1/3.

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How can you find a fraction represented on a number line?

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To find a fraction on a number line, identify the total number of equal segments and count the number of segments that correspond to the numerator.

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What is the process to convert a fraction to its simplest form?

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To convert a fraction to its simplest form, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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

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Point C represents the fraction 2/6 on the number line.

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How do you identify fractions on a number line?

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Fractions on a number line can be identified by dividing the line into equal parts based on the denominator and locating the numerator.

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What is the fraction represented at point X if it is 3/5?

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Point X represents the fraction 3/5 on the number line.