Understanding Fractions and Number Lines

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What fraction is represented with an 'x' on the number line?

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1/8

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How do you identify the denominator when using a number line?

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Count the number of spaces between the FIRST TWO whole numbers.

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer, such as 1/5.

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What does the denominator of a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does the numerator of a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts being considered out of the total parts indicated by the denominator.

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How can you represent 1/2 on a number line?

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1/2 can be represented by finding the midpoint between 0 and 1 on the number line.

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What is the difference between proper and improper fractions?

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A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than the denominator, while an improper fraction has a numerator that is equal to or larger than the denominator.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the significance of equivalent fractions?

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Equivalent fractions represent the same value or proportion, even though they have different numerators and denominators.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.