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, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator tells you how many parts of the whole you have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator tells you 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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Count the number of spaces to the first whole (1) based on the denominator.

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What is the fraction for 3 out of 9?

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3/9 or three ninths.

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If a circle is divided into 4 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction of the circle is shaded?

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1/4 or one fourth.

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What fraction is represented by the number line showing 5/7?

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5/7.

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How do you find the equivalent fraction of 1/2?

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Multiply both the numerator and denominator by the same number, e.g., 1/2 = 2/4.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is when the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, e.g., 5/4.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number combines a whole number and a fraction, e.g., 1 1/2.

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