Fractions on a Number Line

Front

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.

Front

What does the top number in a fraction represent?

Back

The top number, called the numerator, represents how many parts we have.

Front

What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

Back

The bottom number, called the denominator, represents how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

What is the fraction for one whole?

Back

The fraction for one whole is 1/1 or any fraction where the numerator and denominator are the same, like 2/2.

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 the point halfway between 0 and 1 on a number line?

Back

The fraction represented is 1/2.

Front

If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts, what fraction represents one part?

Back

1/4.

Front

What fraction is represented at point A if it is three-quarters of the way to 1 on a number line?

Back

3/4.

Front

What is the fraction for two out of four parts?

Back

The fraction is 2/4.

Front

If a number line is divided into halves, what fraction is represented at the first mark after 0?

Back

1/2.