Fractions on A Number Line

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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.

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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.

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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 3 parts out of 8?

Back

The fraction is 3/8.

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If a circle is divided into 4 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

The shaded fraction is 1/4.

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What fraction is equivalent to 2/4?

Back

The equivalent fraction is 1/2.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

Back

To add fractions with the same denominator, add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

Front

What is 1/3 + 1/3?

Back

1/3 + 1/3 = 2/3.

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What is 1/2 - 1/4?

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1/2 - 1/4 = 1/4.