Fractions on a Line Plot

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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 denominator in a fraction represent?

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

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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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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, keep the denominator the same and add the numerators.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is a line plot?

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A line plot is a graph that displays data along a number line, showing the frequency of data points.

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How can you determine the total amount of a specific item from a line plot?

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To determine the total amount, sum the values represented for that item on the line plot.

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What is the significance of the least amount in a line plot?

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The least amount indicates the item or category with the lowest frequency or quantity represented in the data.

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How do you interpret the frequency of items in a line plot?

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The frequency of items in a line plot is interpreted by counting the marks or symbols above each value on the number line.

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What is the relationship between fractions and whole numbers in a line plot?

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Fractions can represent parts of whole numbers, and their placement on a line plot shows how they relate to the total quantity.