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 line, 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

What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

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

Front

How do you find an equivalent fraction?

Back

You can find an equivalent fraction by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same number.

Front

What is the fraction at point A on the number line if it is halfway between 0 and 1?

Back

1/2

Front

What is the fraction at point B on the number line if it is one-fourth of the way from 0 to 1?

Back

1/4

Front

What is the fraction at point C on the number line if it is three-fourths of the way from 0 to 1?

Back

3/4

Front

Is 2/4 equivalent to 1/2?

Back

Yes, 2/4 is equivalent to 1/2.

Front

Is 3/6 equivalent to 1/2?

Back

Yes, 3/6 is equivalent to 1/2.