Understanding Fractions and Mixed Numbers

The video tutorial explains how to place the fraction 13/5 on a number line. It begins by clarifying the representation of slashes on the number line, then converts the improper fraction 13/5 into a mixed number. The process of dividing 5 into 13 is detailed, resulting in the mixed number 2 and 3/5. Finally, the tutorial demonstrates how to plot this mixed number on the number line by marking off fifths and locating the position of 13/5.

What do the slashes on the number line represent?

• Each slash represents a fraction of 1.

• Each slash represents a whole number.

• Each slash represents a decimal.

• Each slash represents a percentage.

How can 13/5 be expressed as a mixed number?

• 1 and 3/5

• 4 and 1/5

• 2 and 3/5

• 3 and 2/5

What is the first step in converting 13/5 into a mixed number?

• Multiply 13 by 5

• Subtract 5 from 13

• Divide 13 by 5

• Add 5 to 13

What is the remainder when 13 is divided by 5?

• 3

• 4

• 2

• 1

How many times does 5 go into 13?

• 3 times

• 1 time

• 2 times

• 4 times

What is the next step after identifying the whole number part of the mixed number?

• Plot the whole number on the number line

• Identify the remainder

• Convert the remainder into a fraction

• Add the remainder to the whole number

How many fifths are needed to reach the next whole number after 2?

• 2 fifths

• 1 fifth

• 5 fifths

• 3 fifths

Where is 13/5 located on the number line?

• At 2

• At 3

• Between 2 and 3

• Between 1 and 2

What is the final position of 13/5 on the number line?

• At 2 and 1/5

• At 2 and 2/5

• At 2 and 3/5

• At 2 and 4/5