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, and it represents how many parts we have.

Front

What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

Back

The bottom number is called the denominator, and it represents how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

How do you locate a fraction on a number line?

Back

To locate 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 C if it is halfway between 0 and 1?

Back

1/2.

Front

If point D is 3/4 on the number line, how many parts are there?

Back

There are 4 equal parts, and 3 of them are shaded.

Front

What fraction is represented at point A if it is 3 parts out of 4?

Back

3/4.

Front

What is the fraction at point F if it is 7 parts out of 8?

Back

7/8.

Front

If point X is 3/5 on the number line, how many equal parts are there?

Back

There are 5 equal parts, and 3 of them are shaded.

Front

What is the fraction represented at point B if it is 4 parts out of 10?

Back

4/10.