Fractions on a Number Line (3.7A)

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

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

1/2

Front

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

Back

1/4

Front

What fraction does the point at 3 out of 8 equal parts represent?

Back

3/8

Front

Which fraction is greater: 1/4 or 1/2?

Back

1/2 is greater than 1/4.

Front

What fraction does the point at 7 out of 8 equal parts represent?

Back

7/8

Front

If a number line shows 0, 1/2, and 1, what fraction is at the 1/2 mark?

Back

1/2