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. It is written as two numbers separated by a line, like 1/2.

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What does the top number in a fraction represent?

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The top number is called the numerator. It shows how many parts we have.

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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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What is the fraction for a whole?

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The fraction for a whole is 1/1.

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How do you find a fraction on a number line?

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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.

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

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The fraction represented at the halfway point is 1/2.

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If a number line is divided into 4 equal parts, what fraction is represented by the first part?

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The first part represents the fraction 1/4.

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What fraction is represented by 3 parts out of 4 on a number line?

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The fraction represented is 3/4.

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Which point on a number line represents 2/3?

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The point that is two parts out of three equal parts represents 2/3.

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What fraction is represented by 7 parts out of 8 on a number line?

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The fraction represented is 7/8.

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