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 is the value of 1/2 on a number line?

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1/2 is located halfway between 0 and 1 on a number line.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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Equivalent fractions are found by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and the denominator by the same non-zero number.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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

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

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What fraction is represented at point S if it is 1/5?

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Point S represents the fraction 1/5 on the number line.

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How can you identify the fraction represented by a point on a number line?

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To identify the fraction represented by a point on a number line, determine the number of equal segments between the whole numbers and count the segments from the left.

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

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Point C represents the fraction 2/6, which can be simplified to 1/3.