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

What is the fraction for one whole?

Back

1/1 or simply 1.

Front

How do you read the fraction 2/4?

Back

It is read as 'two-fourths'.

Front

What is the fraction for three parts out of four?

Back

3/4, which is read as 'three-fourths'.

Front

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

Back

1/4.

Front

If a number line is divided into 3 equal parts, what fraction is the second mark?

Back

2/3.

Front

What fraction is represented at point A if it is three parts out of four?

Back

3/4.

Front

What fraction is represented at point B if it is two parts out of three?

Back

2/3.