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 and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number in 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 in a fraction and represents 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 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 represented by the point at 2 on a number line divided into 5 equal parts?

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2/5

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What fraction is represented by the point at 1 on a number line divided into 3 equal parts?

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1/3

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How can you tell if a fraction is greater than 1?

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A fraction is greater than 1 if the numerator is larger than the denominator.

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

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0/1 or simply 0.

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