Flashcardizz 3.NF.2 Fractions on Number Lines

Front

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?

Back

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 their relationships.

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How do you represent fractions on a number line?

Back

To represent a fraction on a number line, divide the line into equal parts based on the denominator and count the parts based on the numerator.

Front

What fraction is represented at point S if it is 1 part out of 5 equal parts?

Back

1/5

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What does it mean if a number line is divided into halves?

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It means the line is split into 2 equal parts, each representing 1/2 of the whole.

Front

Which fraction is shown by a number line divided into 4 equal parts?

Back

Each part represents 1/4.

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How can you tell if two diagrams show the same fraction?

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Compare the size of the shaded area in each diagram to see if they represent the same part of the whole.

Front

What fraction does the number line show if it has 7 equal parts and 5 are shaded?

Back

5/7