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 line, like 1/2.

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What does the top number of a fraction represent?

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

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What does the bottom number of a fraction represent?

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The bottom number of a fraction 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 by the point halfway between 0 and 1 on a number line?

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1/2

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If a number line is divided into 4 equal parts, what fraction does the third point represent?

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3/4

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Which fraction is equivalent to 2/4?

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1/2

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What fraction is represented by the point at 0 on a number line?

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0/1 or 0

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If a number line is divided into 8 equal parts, what fraction does the 7th point represent?

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7/8

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What fraction is represented by the point at 1 on a number line?

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1/1 or 1

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