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Number Line Fractions Worksheet
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Number Line Fractions Worksheet
Read each question carefully. Use the number lines to help you place and compare fractions.
Fractions Between Whole Numbers
Fractions can show points between whole numbers. Each number line is divided into equal parts.
1.A number line from 2 to 3 is split into four equal spaces. Which mark shows 2 1/2?
- The first mark after 2
- The second mark after 2
- The third mark after 2
- The mark at 3
2.Which number is exactly halfway between 5 and 6?
- 4 1/2
- 5 1/4
- 5 1/2
- 6 1/2
3.Which number is exactly halfway between 2 and 3?
- 2 1/4
- 2 1/2
- 2 3/4
- 3 1/4
4.Fill in the missing labels on this number line: 7, __, 7 1/2, __, 8, __, 8 1/2, __, 9.
Draw, Explain and Solve
Use quarter and half steps to work out the next questions.
5.Draw a number line from 4 to 6. Mark 4 1/4, 4 1/2, 5 1/4 and 5 3/4.
6.Explain why 3 1/2 is halfway between 3 and 4.
7.A point is placed at 8 3/4 on a number line from 8 to 9. Is it closer to 8 or 9?
Fractions in a Sharing Story
Use the story and number line to think about equal shares.
8.A small tart is cut into 4 equal pieces. Matilda eats one piece and Arjun eats one piece. What fraction of the tart remains?
- 1/4
- 2/4
- 3/4
- 4/4
9.Show the remaining tart, 2/4, on a number line from 0 to 1.
10.There are 2 whole sandwiches. A family eats 1 1/4 sandwiches. How much sandwich is left? Show the amount on the number line.
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