Fractions on a Number Line

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you find 1/2 on a number line?

Back

1/2 is located halfway between 0 and 1 on a number line.

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What is the fraction for 3 out of 4 parts?

Back

The fraction is 3/4.

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How do you locate 3/8 on a number line?

Back

Divide the segment between 0 and 1 into 8 equal parts and count 3 parts from 0.

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What fraction is represented at point D if it is 5/8?

Back

Point D represents the fraction 5/8.

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If a circle is divided into 4 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

1/4 of the circle is shaded.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 2/4?

Back

The equivalent fraction is 1/2.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.