Fractions on a Number Line
Grade 3 · Math · Fractions · South Carolina, USA
Lesson Summary
Fractions can be shown on a number line just like whole numbers. They fit between 0 and 1 (and beyond).
Explanation
To place a fraction on a number line, divide the space between 0 and 1 into equal parts based on the denominator. If the fraction is 3/4, split the space into 4 equal parts and count 3 marks from 0. Fractions greater than 1, like 5/4, go past the 1 on the number line. Using a number line helps you see the size of a fraction and compare it to other numbers.
Practice Questions
Q1: Where does 1/2 go on a number line from 0 to 1?
Answer: Exactly in the middle, halfway between 0 and 1.
Q2: You divide the space between 0 and 1 into 3 equal parts. What fraction is at the first mark?
Answer: 1/3.
Q3: Is 5/4 less than 1 or greater than 1?
Answer: Greater than 1, because 4/4 equals 1 and 5/4 is one part more.
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Fractions on a Number Line is taught in Grade 3 as part of the Math curriculum in South Carolina, USA.
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