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?

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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 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 up to the numerator.

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What fraction is represented at point X if it is between 3/5 and 4/5?

Back

3/5.

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What fraction is represented at point A if it is between 3/4 and 1?

Back

3/4.

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Which number line shows 5/7?

Back

Number line D.

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What fraction is represented at point C if it is between 1/3 and 1/2?

Back

2/6.

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Which number line shows 1/2?

Back

Number line A.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

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