Fractions on a number line Review

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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, and 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, and it shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the fraction for one whole?

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The fraction for one whole is 1/1 or 4/4.

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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 the parts based on the numerator.

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What is 1/4 on a number line?

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1/4 is one part out of four equal parts on the number line.

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What is 2/4 on a number line?

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2/4 is two parts out of four equal parts on the number line, which is the same as 1/2.

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What is 3/4 on a number line?

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3/4 is three parts out of four equal parts on the number line.

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What is 0/4 on a number line?

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0/4 represents the starting point or 'zero' on the number line.

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How many equal parts are in 1 whole?

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1 whole can be divided into any number of equal parts, such as 2, 4, or 8.