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. 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 1/2 on a number line?

Back

1/2 is the point that is halfway between 0 and 1 on a number line.

Front

How do you find 3/4 on a number line?

Back

To find 3/4, divide the space between 0 and 1 into 4 equal parts and count 3 parts from 0.

Front

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

Back

3/4.

Front

Which fraction is equivalent to 2/4?

Back

1/2.

Front

What fraction does the blue dot represent if it is one-third of the way from 0 to 1?

Back

1/3.

Front

If you have 3/3, what does that represent?

Back

3/3 represents one whole.

Front

What is the fraction for 2 parts out of 6?

Back

2/6.