1. Fractions on a Number Line

2. We are going to plot ¾ on a number line!
-The first thing we need to do is make a number line:
-Since a fraction represents parts of a number, our number line needs to start at 0 and stop at 1.
-Next, we need to determine how many sections this number line needs to be partitioned into.
How can we figure out how many equal sections we will need? 1

3. The denominator of a fraction lets us know how many equal sections we need!
- Since our fraction (3/4) has a denominator of 4, we will need 4 equal sections! 1 2 3 4 1
* Because there are 4 equal sections, each section is worth ¼ of the number line.

4. But, how do we figure out where ¾ goes on the number line?
We look at the numerator! -The numerator shows how many “jumps” we need to make on our number line. *Remember to start at 0! 1 2 3 1
Our ending point is where we plot our fraction 

5. Recap!
-Step 1: Draw a number line that starts at 0 and ends at 1. -Step 2: Look at the denominator to determine how many sections the number line will need. -Step 3: Use the numerator to determine the number of “jumps” you need to make on the number line. -Step 4: Plot your fraction!
-Step 1: -Step 2: -Step 3: 1
5/6 1
5/6 1
5/6

6. ½ Practice! Which number line matches this fraction? A. B. C. D. 1 1 11 1 1

7. 3/4 Practice! Which number line matches this fraction? A. B. C. D. 1 11 1 1 1

8. 4/5 Practice! Which number line matches this fraction? A. B. C. D. 1 11 1 1 1

9. Fractions on a Number Line!
Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Date: __________________
Fractions on a Number Line!
Plot 5/6 on the number line:
Plot 2/4 on the number line:
3. Plot 1/5 on the number line:
4. Plot 3/6 on the number line:
5. Which number line shows 2/5?
6. Plot 2/3 on the number line: 1 1 1 1 A 1 B 1 1 C 1

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