You may have already looked at representing fractions with fraction bars. Let's try this question to remember how we can use a fraction bar to model a fraction.
Which of the following shows $$12 of the area of the shape shaded?
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Now watch this video to learn about fractions as a point on the number line.
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What value is missing from the number line below?
Remember!
The denominator (bottom number) is the number of equal parts the whole is divided into.
The numerator (top number) is how many parts have been selected, so shows the value of the fraction.