Fractions

Fractions on a number line

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Place fractions with different denominators in the correct location on a number line.
Identify largest or smallest fraction in a group.
Identify missing fractions or integers on a number line.

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​We are learning to create number lines using fractions.

Prepare to be cold called!
There will be questions.

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Multiple Choice

What is a fraction?

• A fraction is a numerical quantity that is less than a whole number.

• A fraction is a letter of the alphabet.
• A fraction is a type of animal.
• A fraction is a musical instrument.

Multiple Choice

What 2 fractions are missing from this number line?

• 2/5, 3/5
• 1/4, 2/4

• 1/3, 2/3
• 1/4, 4/4

Multiple Choice

What fractions are missing from this number line?

• 2/8, 3/8, 5/8

• 1/8, 3/8, 4/8

• 3/8, 5/8, 1/8

• 1/4, 2/4, 6/4

These are known as Equivalent fractions.
Equivalent fractions are fractions with the same value. For example ½, ⁵⁄₁₀, ⁸⁄₁₆ and ¹⁰⁄₂

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​Placing fractions with different denominators on a number line.

​Find the fraction on the chart that is equivalent to:
2/3

4/8

1/4

And write them on you whiteboards.

​We DO:

Multiple Select

What is an equivalent fraction of 1/2?

• 5/10
• 2/4

• 1/8

• 3/5

Multiple Choice

What is an equivalent fraction of 2/8ths?

• 1/2
• 3/8
• 5/16
• 1/4

​We DO: Write these fraction on the number line.