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 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 up to the numerator.

Front

What fraction is represented at point X if it is between 0 and 1 and divided into 5 equal parts?

Back

3/5.

Front

What fraction is represented at point G if it is between 0 and 1 and divided into 3 equal parts?

Back

2/3.

Front

What fraction is represented at point C if it is between 0 and 1 and divided into 6 equal parts?

Back

2/6.

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What fraction is represented at point F if it is between 0 and 1 and divided into 8 equal parts?

Back

7/8.

Front

If a number line is divided into 4 equal parts, what fraction is at the second mark?

Back

1/2.

Front

What is the fraction for the first mark on a number line divided into 5 equal parts?

Back

1/5.