Locating Rational Numbers on a Number Line

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as a fraction or ratio of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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How do you locate a fraction on a number line?

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To locate a fraction on a number line, divide the segment between two whole numbers into equal parts based on the denominator, then count the number of parts indicated by the numerator.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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0.5

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How can you represent -2/6 on a number line?

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Locate -2/6 by moving two parts to the left of zero on a number line divided into six equal parts between -1 and 0.

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What is the relationship between fractions and decimals?

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Fractions can be converted to decimals by dividing the numerator by the denominator.

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How do you identify the value of a point on a number line?

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The value of a point on a number line is determined by its position relative to the whole numbers and the divisions between them.

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What fraction is equivalent to 2/6?

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1/3

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How do you convert 0.4 to a fraction?

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0.4 can be expressed as 4/10, which simplifies to 2/5.

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What is the value of 7/8 on a number line?

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7/8 is located just before 1 on a number line, between 0.875 and 1.

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How do you label points on a number line?

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Points on a number line can be labeled by identifying their fractional or decimal values based on their position.