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.

Front

What is a number line?

Back

A number line is a straight line with numbers placed at equal intervals. It helps us visualize numbers and fractions.

Front

How do you find a fraction on a number line?

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To find a fraction on a number line, divide the segment between two whole numbers into equal parts based on the denominator.

Front

What fraction is represented at point A if it is 3 parts out of 4?

Back

3/4

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What fraction is represented at point X if it is 3 parts out of 5?

Back

3/5

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Which number line shows 5/7?

Back

The number line labeled D shows 5/7.

Front

If a pizza has 5 pieces and Sara eats 3, what fraction of the pizza did she eat?

Back

Sara ate 3/5 of the pizza.

Front

What fraction is represented on the number line if it is halfway between 0 and 1?

Back

1/2