Fractions Number Lines

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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.

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What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

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The bottom number is called the denominator. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is a number line?

Back

A number line is a straight line with numbers placed at equal intervals. It helps us visualize numbers and fractions.

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How do you find 1/2 on a number line?

Back

To find 1/2, divide the line between 0 and 1 into two equal parts. The point in the middle is 1/2.

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What fraction is represented by the point that is one-third of the way from 0 to 1?

Back

1/3.

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If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

1/4.

Front

What fraction is represented by the point that is three-fourths of the way from 0 to 1?

Back

3/4.

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If 7 out of 8 parts of a shape are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

7/8.

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What fraction goes in the box labeled A if the line is divided into 6 equal parts and the first part is filled?

Back

1/6.