Fractions on a Number Line Flashcards

Grade 3 · Math · Flashcards

Practice fraction placement, vocabulary, and number line skills.

Flashcards

Numerator: Top number — counts how many parts from zero.
Denominator: Bottom number — total equal parts the number line is split into.
Unit fraction: A fraction with 1 on top, like 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/8.
Where is 0/4 on a number line?: At 0 — zero parts counted.
Where is 4/4 on a number line?: At 1 — all parts counted, equals one whole.
1/2 on a number line: Exactly halfway between 0 and 1.
2/4 on a number line: Exactly halfway between 0 and 1 — same as 1/2.
3/8 on a number line: 3 out of 8 equal spaces from 0 — less than 1/2.
5/8 on a number line: 5 out of 8 equal spaces from 0 — more than 1/2.
Which is larger: 1/4 or 3/4?: 3/4 — it's further right on the number line.
Equivalent fractions: Fractions that land on the same point, like 2/4 and 1/2.
How to plot 2/3 on a number line: Divide 0-to-1 into 3 equal parts, count 2 jumps from 0.
Is 1/6 > 1/4?: No. 1/6 is smaller — more parts means each part is tinier.
The number line shows fractions are...: Numbers with exact positions between 0 and 1 (and beyond).