Fractions and Decimals on a Number Line

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator (top number) over a denominator (bottom number). For example, 1/2 means one part out of two equal parts.

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of expressing numbers that are not whole, using a point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 0.5 represents half.

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How do you represent 1/4 on a number line?

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1/4 is represented by a point that is one-fourth of the distance between 0 and 1 on a number line.

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What is the relationship between fractions and decimals?

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Fractions can be converted to decimals by dividing the numerator by the denominator. For example, 1/2 = 0.5.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same number. For example, 1/2 is equivalent to 2/4.

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What does the number line represent?

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A number line is a straight line that represents numbers in order, allowing us to visualize the position of fractions and decimals.

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How do you locate 0.8 on a number line?

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0.8 is located between 0.7 and 0.9 on a number line, closer to 0.9.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/4?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/4 is 0.75.

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How can you identify fractions on a number line?

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Fractions on a number line can be identified by dividing the segments between whole numbers into equal parts based on the denominator.

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What is the value of 0.56 on a number line?

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0.56 is located between 0.5 and 0.6 on a number line, slightly closer to 0.6.