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 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 up to the numerator.

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What fraction is represented by 3 out of 4 parts?

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The fraction is 3/4.

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If a circle is divided into 8 equal parts and 6 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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The fraction shaded is 6/8.

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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 the fraction 4/8?

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You can simplify 4/8 to 1/2 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 4.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, like 1 1/2.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.