Fractions on Numberline

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a line, 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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What fraction is represented at point C if it is 2 out of 6 equal parts?

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2/6

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What fraction is equal to 1?

Back

3/3 is equal to 1 because it means you have all parts of the whole.

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Which fraction is greater: 1/4 or 6/8?

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6/8 is greater than 1/4.

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What fraction does the star represent if it is 4 out of 5 equal parts?

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4/5

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If a pizza has 5 pieces and Sara eats 3, what fraction of the pizza did she eat?

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Sara ate 3/5 of the pizza.

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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You can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals to compare.

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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.