Let’s solve each fraction placement step by step.
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Problem 1: Place 2/5 on the number line
The number line from 0 to 1 is divided into
5 equal parts (you can count the tick marks — there are 5 spaces between 0 and 1).
So, each part = 1/5.
We want
2/5, which means we go
2 steps from 0.
→ So, place a mark at the
second tick after 0.
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Problem 2: Place 2/10 on the number line
This number line from 0 to 1 is divided into
10 equal parts (count the ticks — 10 spaces).
Each part = 1/10.
We want
2/10, so go
2 steps from 0.
→ Place a mark at the
second tick after 0.
*(Note: 2/10 is the same as 1/5, but since this number line has 10 parts, we use 2 out of 10.)*
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Problem 3: Place 2/3 on the number line
This number line from 0 to 1 is divided into
3 equal parts.
Each part = 1/3.
We want
2/3, so go
2 steps from 0.
→ Place a mark at the
second tick after 0.
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Problem 4: Place 1/2 on the number line
This number line from 0 to 1 is divided into
2 equal parts.
Each part = 1/2.
We want
1/2, so go
1 step from 0.
→ Place a mark at the
middle tick (the only tick between 0 and 1).
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✔ All answers checked:
- 2/5 → 2nd of 5 parts ✔️
- 2/10 → 2nd of 10 parts ✔️
- 2/3 → 2nd of 3 parts ✔️
- 1/2 → 1st of 2 parts (middle) ✔️
Final Answer:
1. Mark the second tick on the first number line (divided into 5 parts).
2. Mark the second tick on the second number line (divided into 10 parts).
3. Mark the second tick on the third number line (divided into 3 parts).
4. Mark the middle tick on the fourth number line (divided into 2 parts).
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of fractions on a number line worksheet free.
