Learning Checklist
Dividing a number line.
Marking the divisions on a number line.
Dividing a Number Line
A number line is a line stretching both sides as a line only, with numbers written on it. It represents numbers on a straight line.
We use a number line to represent, compare, and order numbers.
Moving towards the right, gives us the larger numbers, whereas moving towards the left, gives us the smaller numbers.
Fractions on a Number Line
A number line, as represented above, shows whole numbers.
Fractions are the parts of a whole. To represent a fraction on a number line, we need to split (divide) the number line.
To divide a number line, we check the denominator of a fraction.
The denominator of a fraction shows the total number of divisions between two numbers on a number line.
for example,
3/4
Denominator=4
To represent 3/4 on a number line, we need to divide the space between numbers into 4 equal parts.
1/6
Denominator=6
To represent 1/6 on a number line, we need to divide the space between numbers into 6 equal parts.
Similarly,
3/8
Denominator=8. So, the number of divisions = 8.
2/7
Denominator=7. So, the number of divisions = 7.
Click through the slideshow to understand how to represent a fraction on a number line.
As we have a clear understanding of how to divide a number line now, let’s understand how to mark the divisions on a number line to represent a fraction.
To mark divisions on a number line, follow the steps below.
Step #1: Denominator = number of divisions.(The number line below has four divisions between two numbers. Therefore, the denominator is 4.)
Step #2: Numerator = Order of division.
On the number line below, to represent 3/4,
The first division is labelled as 1/4.
The second division is labelled as 2/4.
The third division is labelled as 3/4, and so on.
Click through the slideshow to understand how to represent a fraction on a number line.
Examples:
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Related Topics
- Understanding Whole as a Percentage
- Simplifying Percentages
- FDP
- Finding 10%
- Finding 5%
- Finding % of an amount
- Percentage Increase & Decrease
Learning Checklist
Dividing a number line.
Marking the divisions on a number line.
Dividing a Number Line
A number line is a line stretching both sides as a line only, with numbers written on it. It represents numbers on a straight line.
We use a number line to represent, compare, and order numbers.
Moving towards the right, gives us the larger numbers, whereas moving towards the left, gives us the smaller numbers.
Fractions on a Number Line
A number line, as represented above, shows whole numbers.
Fractions are the parts of a whole. To represent a fraction on a number line, we need to split (divide) the number line.
To divide a number line, we check the denominator of a fraction.
The denominator of a fraction shows the total number of divisions between two numbers on a number line.
for example,
3/4
Denominator=4
To represent 3/4 on a number line, we need to divide the space between numbers into 4 equal parts.
1/6
Denominator=6
To represent 1/6 on a number line, we need to divide the space between numbers into 6 equal parts.
Similarly,
3/8
Denominator=8. So, the number of divisions = 8.
2/7
Denominator=7. So, the number of divisions = 7.
Click through the slideshow to understand how to represent a fraction on a number line.
As we have a clear understanding of how to divide a number line now, let’s understand how to mark the divisions on a number line to represent a fraction.
To mark divisions on a number line, follow the steps below.
Step #1: Denominator = number of divisions.(The number line below has four divisions between two numbers. Therefore, the denominator is 4.)
Step #2: Numerator = Order of division.
On the number line below, to represent 3/4,
The first division is labelled as 1/4.
The second division is labelled as 2/4.
The third division is labelled as 3/4, and so on.
Click through the slideshow to understand how to represent a fraction on a number line.
Examples:
to do
Test Your Understanding
Want to practice More!
Download our MeandMath Practice app!
Olympiad Level Questions
Practice Quiz(download meandmath practice app)
Still Stuck!
Book a free demo class & clear your doubts!
Related Topics
- Understanding Whole as a Percentage
- Simplifying Percentages
- FDP
- Finding 10%
- Finding 5%
- Finding % of an amount
- Percentage Increase & Decrease