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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How do you locate a fraction on a number line?

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

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What fraction is represented by the point halfway between 0 and 1?

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1/2 is represented by the point halfway between 0 and 1.

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What fraction is represented by the point one-fourth of the way from 0 to 1?

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1/4 is represented by the point one-fourth of the way from 0 to 1.

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What fraction is represented by the point three-fourths of the way from 0 to 1?

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3/4 is represented by the point three-fourths of the way from 0 to 1.

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If a number line is divided into 8 equal parts, what fraction is represented by the 3rd point?

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3/8 is represented by the 3rd point.

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What fraction is represented by the point at 2/12?

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2/12 is represented by the point that is two parts out of twelve.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 4/10?

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The equivalent fraction of 4/10 is 2/5.

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