Fractions on a Number Line

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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?

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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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How do you find a fraction on a number line?

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To find a fraction on a number line, divide the line into equal parts based on the denominator and count the parts based on the numerator.

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What fraction is represented at point G if it is 2 out of 3 equal parts?

Back

2/3

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Which number line shows 5/7?

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Number line D shows 5/7.

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What fraction is represented at point W?

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Point W represents 1/12.

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What fraction is represented at point X?

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Point X represents 2/12.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same part of a whole, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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How can you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor.