Number Lines and Fractions

The number line shows partitions of 

• Thirds

• Fourths

• Halves

• Twos 

The lines on the bottom represent units. What fraction does the arrow show?

• 3/12

• 9/3

• 10/3

4 x 2/5

• 8/5

• 22/5

• 14/5

• 1 2/5

What fraction is three-quarters of the way to 1 on a number line?

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 3/4

• 1

What is the fraction 1/4 on a number line?

• One of the four equal parts between 0 and 1

• Halfway between 0 and 1

• Three-quarters of the way to 1

• Equal to 1

(a)  

• Point K

• Point L

• Point M

• Point N

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

• 1/8

• 2/9

• 1/9

• 1/4

What fraction is halfway between 0 and 1 on a number line?

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 3/4

• 1

How can understanding fractions on a number line be useful?

• For drawing pictures

• For dividing things equally

• For writing stories

• For making music

If you want to put 3/4 on a number line, how many spaces do you count from 0?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4