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Fractions on a Number Line

Practice identifying, plotting, and comparing fractions on a number line for Grade 5.

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Multiple ChoiceFill in the Blanks2 Short AnswerTrue / False

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NF.A.1CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NF.A.2

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Fractions on a Number Line

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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to identify, plot, or compare fractions on the number lines.

1. What fraction is represented by point A on the number line below?

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a

1/4

b

2/5

c

1/5

d

1/3

2. Divide the number line below into 6 equal parts and label the point for 4/6.

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I divided the number line into   equal parts. The point for 4/6 is located   from 0.

3. Use the number line to compare 1/2 and 3/4. Which fraction is greater? Explain your reasoning.

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4. The fraction 2/3 is located to the left of 1/3 on a number line.

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True

F

False

5. The fraction 5/5 is at the same point as 1 on a number line.

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True

F

False

6. Plot the fractions 1/3, 5/6, and 1/2 on the number line below. Then, list them in order from least to greatest.

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Order from least to greatest: