Understanding Fractions and Number Lines

The video tutorial explains how to locate the fraction seven-thirds on a number line. It begins by clarifying the units on the number line, identifying positive and negative integers. The tutorial then demonstrates converting the improper fraction seven-thirds into a mixed number, two and one-third. Finally, it shows how to plot this mixed number on the number line, dividing the space between whole numbers into thirds to accurately place the fraction.

What do the slashes on the number line represent?

• One unit

• Half units

• Two units

• Three units

What is the value of the first slash to the left of zero on the number line?

• Negative two

• Negative one

• One

• Zero

How can the fraction 7/3 be expressed as a mixed number?

• 2 and 1/3

• 3 and 1/3

• 1 and 2/3

• 2 and 2/3

What is the remainder when 7 is divided by 3?

• Zero

• One

• Three

• Two

How many times does 3 go into 7?

• Three times

• Four times

• Two times

• One time

What is the whole number part of the mixed number for 7/3?

• One

• Four

• Three

• Two

Where would you plot 2 and 1/3 on the number line?

• Between 1 and 1/3

• Between 2 and 2/3

• Between 2 and 1/3

• Between 3 and 1/3

How many equal parts should the section between 2 and 3 be divided into to plot 2 and 1/3?

• Three parts

• Four parts

• Two parts

• Five parts

What is the fractional part of the mixed number 2 and 1/3?

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 2/3

• 3/3