Basic Fractions on a Number Line

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a slash, like 1/2.

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What does the top number in a fraction represent?

Back

The top number is called the numerator. It shows how many parts we have.

Front

What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

Back

The bottom number is called the denominator. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

What is the fraction for half of a whole?

Back

1/2

Front

What does it mean if a fraction is equal to 1?

Back

It means the numerator and denominator are the same, like 3/3.

Front

How do you find a fraction on a number line?

Back

You look for the point that divides the line into equal parts according to the denominator.

Front

What fraction is represented by the point halfway between 0 and 1 on a number line?

Back

1/2

Front

If a number line is divided into 4 equal parts, what fraction is the first point after 0?

Back

1/4

Front

What fraction is represented by the point at 3 out of 7 equal parts on a number line?

Back

3/7

Front

Which fraction is greater: 2/4 or 1/2?

Back

They are equal; both represent the same part of a whole.