Math Grade 4-5

Fractions on a Number Line

Place, name, and compare fractions using equal intervals

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Place, name, and compare fractions using equal intervals

Math - Grade 4-5

Instructions: Read each problem carefully. Use equal spacing on the number line. Show your work in the space provided.
  1. 1
    Number line divided into four equal parts with the first tick after the left endpoint highlighted.

    A number line from 0 to 1 is divided into 4 equal parts. What fraction is shown at the first tick mark after 0?

  2. 2
    Number line divided into eight equal parts with the fifth tick after the left endpoint highlighted.

    A number line from 0 to 1 is divided into 8 equal parts. What fraction is shown at the fifth tick mark after 0?

  3. 3
    Number line divided into six equal parts with the second tick after the left endpoint highlighted.

    Draw a number line from 0 to 1 and divide it into 6 equal parts. Label the point for 2/6.

  4. 4
    Number line divided into fifths with points on the third and fourth ticks, the fourth tick farther right.

    Which fraction is farther to the right on a number line: 3/5 or 4/5? Explain your answer.

  5. 5
    Number line divided into ten equal parts with the seventh tick after the left endpoint highlighted.

    A number line from 0 to 1 is divided into 10 equal parts. Write the fraction for the point at the seventh tick mark after 0.

  6. 6
    Number line divided into six equal parts with the halfway point highlighted.

    On a number line, 1/2 is marked between 0 and 1. Write an equivalent fraction with denominator 6 that would be at the same point.

  7. 7
    Number line from zero to two divided into half-unit intervals.

    A number line from 0 to 2 is divided into halves. List the fractions shown at each tick mark from 0 to 2.

  8. 8
    Number line from zero to two divided into quarters with a point one quarter past the midpoint highlighted.

    Place 5/4 on a number line from 0 to 2. Describe where it belongs.

  9. 9
    Number line divided into eighths with points on the fifth and seventh ticks; the seventh is closer to the right endpoint.

    Which fraction is closer to 1 on a number line: 7/8 or 5/8? Explain your answer.

  10. 10
    Number line divided into thirds with the right endpoint highlighted.

    A point is marked at 3/3 on a number line. What whole number is this point equal to?

  11. 11
    Number line divided into thirds with the first, second, and final third points marked.

    Draw a number line from 0 to 1 and mark 1/3, 2/3, and 3/3. Label each point.

  12. 12
    Number line divided into sixths with points marked at the first, second, fourth, and fifth ticks.

    Order these fractions from least to greatest using their positions on a number line: 2/6, 5/6, 1/6, 4/6.

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