Fractions on a number line

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a slash, like 1/2.

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What does the top number in a fraction represent?

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

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What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

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

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How do you find a fraction on a number line?

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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.

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What fraction is represented at point A on a number line divided into 4 equal parts?

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1/4

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What fraction is represented at point B on a number line divided into 4 equal parts?

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2/4 or 1/2

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What fraction is represented at point C on a number line divided into 6 equal parts?

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1/6

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What fraction is represented at point D on a number line divided into 3 equal parts?

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2/3

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same part of a whole, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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How can you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor.