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.

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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.

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

The fraction for one whole is 1/1.

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 does the blue dot represent if it is one-third of the way from 0 to 1?

Back

1/3

Front

What fraction is represented at point S if it is one-fifth of the way from 0 to 1?

Back

1/5

Front

What fraction is represented on the number line if it is halfway between 0 and 1?

Back

1/2

Front

Which number line shows 1/2?

Back

The number line labeled A shows 1/2.

Front

What fraction is represented with an 'x' on the number line if it is one-eighth of the way from 0 to 1?

Back

1/8