Fractions on a Number Line

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator is the top number in a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

Front

What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

How do you locate a fraction on a number line?

Back

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

Front

What fraction is represented by the point halfway between 0 and 1 on a number line?

Back

1/2

Front

If a number line is divided into 4 equal parts, what fraction does the third point represent?

Back

3/4

Front

What fraction is represented by the point at 1/3 on a number line divided into 3 equal parts?

Back

1/3

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What fraction is represented by the point at 2/6 on a number line divided into 6 equal parts?

Back

2/6, which can be simplified to 1/3.

Front

How can you identify the fraction represented by a colored dot on a number line?

Back

Count the number of equal parts to the left of the dot (numerator) and the total number of equal parts (denominator).

Front

Which number line shows 5/7?

Back

Look for a number line divided into 7 equal parts, with the 5th part marked.