Fractions on a Number Line

Front

What is a fraction?

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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?

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The bottom number is called the denominator. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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 by the point halfway between 0 and 1?

Back

1/2

Front

If a number line is divided into 4 equal parts, what fraction does the first point represent?

Back

1/4

Front

What fraction does the point at 3/4 represent on a number line divided into 4 equal parts?

Back

3/4

Front

If you have 2 out of 3 equal parts shaded, what fraction is that?

Back

2/3

Front

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

Back

2/6

Front

What fraction does the blue dot represent if it is located at 1 out of 3 equal parts?

Back

1/3