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 the fraction for half of a whole?

Back

1/2

Front

How do you find a fraction on a number line?

Back

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

Front

What fraction is represented at point C if it is 2 out of 6 parts?

Back

2/6

Front

What fraction is represented on the number line if it is halfway?

Back

1/2

Front

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

Back

3/5

Front

Which number line shows 5/7?

Back

Number line D.

Front

Which point shows 2/12?

Back

Point X.