Fractions on Number Line

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What is a fraction?

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you represent the fraction one half on a number line?

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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 segment between two whole numbers into equal parts based on the denominator, then count the number of parts indicated by the numerator.

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How can you compare fractions?

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You can compare fractions by finding a common denominator or by converting them to decimals.

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What is an improper fraction?

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What is a mixed number?

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