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8.02 Number lines 1

Lesson

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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?

  1. A

    B

    C

 

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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.
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