Locate fractions on a number line 5/25/16 S2

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator (top number) over a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator shows the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you locate a fraction on a number line?

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To locate a fraction on a number line, divide the line into equal parts based on the denominator and count up to the numerator.

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What fraction is represented at point X if it is 3 out of 5 equal parts?

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3/5

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What fraction is represented at point G if it is 2 out of 3 equal parts?

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2/3

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

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4/10

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What fraction is closest to 0?

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1/10

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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 is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.