Exploring Opposites of Fractions on a Number Line

This video tutorial teaches about the opposites of fractions using number lines. It begins with a review of basic fraction concepts, including numerators and denominators. The tutorial then demonstrates how to use horizontal and vertical number lines to find the opposites of fractions and mixed numbers. By dividing the number line into segments based on the denominator, students learn to identify the opposite of a given fraction. The video emphasizes the concept of opposites being equidistant from zero on the number line.

What is the opposite of the fraction 2/3 on a number line?

• -2/3

• 3/2

• 1/3

• -3/2

If a number line is divided into 4 segments, where would you place 3/4?

• Exactly at 1/2

• Between 0 and 1/2

• Exactly at 1

• Between 1/2 and 1

How do you determine the number of segments to divide a number line into for a fraction?

• By the sum of numerator and denominator

• By the numerator

• By the denominator

• By the whole number

Where would you estimate the position of 9/11 on a number line?

• Exactly at 1

• Exactly at 1/2

• Close to 1

• Close to 0

What is the opposite of a mixed number like 1 2/5 on a number line?

• 1 3/5

• -1 2/5

• 2/5

• -2/5