Rationals on a number line (Fractions)

Review:

Rationals on a number line

(Fractions)

Fractions on a number line

1. What numbers is it between?

2. Wow many EQUAL spaces between whole numbers? (Denominator)

3. Which space do you put it on? (Numerator)

Match

How many EQUAL spaces would the number line need to be broken into?

• $$\frac{1}{2}$$

• $$\frac{3}{5}$$

• $$1\frac{2}{3}$$

• $$5\frac{3}{4}$$

2

5

3

4

• 2

• 5

• 3

• 4

Match

Which 2 numbers would the fractions fall between?

• $$\frac{5}{6}$$

• $$2\frac{1}{3}$$

• $$3\frac{1}{2}$$

• $$1\frac{4}{5}$$

• $$4\frac{1}{6}$$

0 and 1

2 and 3

3 and 4

1 and 2

4 and 5

• 0 and 1

• 2 and 3

• 3 and 4

• 1 and 2

• 4 and 5

Ready to try?

Labelling

Put each fraction on the number line

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

1 1/4

2/3

1 1/2

1/2

Negative numbers are mirrored

​Pay attention to what numbers it is between

-1 1/4 is between -1 and -2

You are working backwards!

Hotspot

Click to plot where $$\frac{3}{4}$$ and $$\frac{2}{5}$$ would be on these two number lines.

Multiple Choice

Which number line shows 1/2

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

Label Point C

• 5/6

• -2/6

• -2/3

• -1/2

Hotspot

Click on -1/2 on the number line