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See fractions on a number line

See fractions on a number line

Key points

1. The denominator tells how many equal spaces make one whole.
2. The numerator tells how many spaces to count from zero.
3. Equivalent fractions land on the same point.
4. A fraction can be greater than one.

Worked example

Try it

Where is six quarters on a number line?

Answer: Count six quarter-sized spaces from zero. 6/4 = 1 1/2.

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