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

How do you find a fraction on a number line?

Back

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

Front

What fraction is represented by 2 out of 8 parts?

Back

2/8, which can be simplified to 1/4.

Front

If a shape is divided into 4 equal pieces, what fraction is each piece?

Back

1/4.

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What fraction is represented at point S if it is 1 out of 5 equal parts?

Back

1/5.

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

Back

3/5.

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If you color in 5 out of 8 slices, what is the fraction?

Back

5/8.

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What is the fraction for 1 out of 8 parts?

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1/8.