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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How do you place a fraction on a number line?

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To place a fraction on a number line, divide the segment between two whole numbers into equal parts based on the denominator.

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What is 1/2 on a number line?

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1/2 is halfway between 0 and 1 on a number line.

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What is 1/4 on a number line?

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1/4 is one-fourth of the way from 0 to 1 on a number line.

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What is 3/4 on a number line?

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3/4 is three-fourths of the way from 0 to 1 on a number line.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same part of a whole, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, like 1 1/2.