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

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 B if the number line is divided into 4 equal parts?

Back

1/4.

Front

If a number line is divided into 8 equal parts, what fraction is represented by the 3rd point?

Back

3/8.

Front

What fraction does the blue dot represent if it is at the 1/3 mark on the number line?

Back

1/3.

Front

What is the fraction for point A if it is at the 3rd mark on a number line divided into 4 equal parts?

Back

3/4.

Front

If a number line shows 6 equal parts, what fraction is represented at the 2nd mark?

Back

2/6.

Front

What is the fraction for point C if it is at the 3rd mark on a number line divided into 6 equal parts?

Back

3/6.