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.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numbers are different.

Front

How do you find an equivalent fraction for 1/2?

Back

You can multiply the numerator and denominator by the same number. For example, 1/2 = 2/4.

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

Back

1/2 is represented by the point halfway between 0 and 1.

Front

If you have 3/4, what is one equivalent fraction?

Back

6/8 is an equivalent fraction for 3/4.

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What fraction is represented by the point at 1/4 on a number line?

Back

1/4 is the fraction represented by the point at 1/4 on a number line.

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How can you show 5/7 on a number line?

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To show 5/7, divide the segment between 0 and 1 into 7 equal parts and count 5 parts from 0.

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What is the fraction for the point at 2/4 on a number line?

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2/4 is equivalent to 1/2.