Fractions on Number Lines
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Objective
I can place fractions with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8 on a number line.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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The denominator of a fraction tells us how many equal parts the whole has been divided into.
- 2
The numerator of a fraction tells us how many of the equal parts you have.
- 3
To find a fraction on a number line, divide the number line between 0 and 1 into the number of equal parts shown by the denominator, then count up to the part shown by the numerator.
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Practice
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What does the denominator of a fraction tell you about a number line?
If a number line is divided into 6 equal parts between 0 and 1, what fraction does each part represent?
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Exit ticket
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“Draw a number line from 0 to 1. Divide the number line into 6 equal parts. Place the fraction ⁵⁄₆ on the number line.”
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