Equivalent Fractions on Number Lines

Which statement is true?

• Both fractions represent 3 equal parts of a whole.

• Both fractions represent halfway between 0 and 1 on the number line.

• Both fractions represent 6 equal parts of a whole.

• Both fractions represent more than halfway between 0 and 1 on the number line.

Ben and Gini each drew a rectangle on the sidewalk with chalk. Each person’s rectangle is the same size. Ben colored in 4/6 of his rectangle. Gini colored in the same amount of her rectangle, as shown. What fraction is equivalent to 4/6? What fraction represents the shaded part of Gini's whole rectangle? Use a slash (/) to write your fraction.

What fraction is represented at point X?

• 4/6

• 3/2

• 3/5

• 4/5

How many fourths does it take to equal one whole?

• 4

• 8

• 1

• 16

Which number line shows 1/2?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which point represents 2/8 on the number line below?

• A

• B

• E

• G

Find 2/3 on one of the number lines. Now, how many 6ths = 2/3rds?

• 1/6

• 2/6

• 3/6

• 4/6

On which of these number lines does point X represent 4/6?

• A

• B

• C

• D