Basic 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 line, 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

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 at point A if it is 3 parts out of 4?

Back

3/4.

Front

What fraction is represented at point B if it is 1 part out of 8?

Back

1/8.

Front

If a number line shows 2/4, what does that mean?

Back

2/4 means that 2 parts out of 4 equal parts are being considered, which is the same as 1/2.

Front

What is the distance between 0 and 1/4 on a number line?

Back

The distance is 1/4.

Front

If point G is at 1/2 and point J is at 1, what is the distance from G to J?

Back

The distance from G to J is 1/2.

Front

Which fraction is larger: 1/4 or 1/8?

Back

1/4 is larger than 1/8.