Basic 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. 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?

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

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What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

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

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What is the fraction for half of a whole?

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1/2

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

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

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How do you find a fraction on a number line?

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

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

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1/2

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

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1/4

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

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3/7

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

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

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