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 represent 1/2 on a number line?

Back

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

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What fraction is represented by the point that is one-third of the way from 0 to 1 on a number line?

Back

1/3 is represented by the point that is one-third of the way from 0 to 1.

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If a circle is divided into 8 equal parts, what fraction represents 3 shaded parts?

Back

3 shaded parts represent the fraction 3/8.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

Back

You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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What is 2/4 equivalent to?

Back

2/4 is equivalent to 1/2.

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If you have 4/8 of a pizza, how much is that in simplest form?

Back

4/8 simplifies to 1/2.

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What fraction of the circle is shaded if 6 out of 8 parts are shaded?

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6 out of 8 parts shaded is represented by the fraction 6/8.