Fractions Number Lines

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 is called the numerator. It shows how many parts we have.

Front

What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

Back

The bottom number is called the denominator. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

What is the fraction for half of a whole?

Back

1/2

Front

What is the fraction for a quarter of a whole?

Back

1/4

Front

How do you read the fraction 3/4?

Back

You read it as 'three-fourths' or 'three quarters'.

Front

What fraction is equivalent to 2/4?

Back

1/2 is equivalent to 2/4.

Front

If you have 5 out of 6 parts, what fraction do you have?

Back

5/6

Front

What fraction represents a whole?

Back

1/1 or any fraction where the numerator and denominator are the same, like 4/4.

Front

What fraction is shown by the number line if it is divided into 10 equal parts and 7 parts are shaded?

Back

7/10