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

If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts, what fraction represents one part?

Back

1/4

Front

What fraction is represented by 3 out of 8 parts?

Back

3/8

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 G if it is 2 out of 3 parts?

Back

2/3

Front

If you color in 5 out of 8 slices, what is the fraction?

Back

5/8

Front

Which point on a number line represents 7/8?

Back

Point F.

Front

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

Back

3/5