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Placing Unit Fractions on the Number Line

The slideshow starts out with a super simple task: click the shape to show where one over one belongs on the number line. This first slide reminds students that one over one is also a unit fraction; not all unit fractions are proper fractions. Since there is only one shape to click it is a guaranteed success! All number lines in the slideshow have zero and one clearly marked. Each number line is divided into equal segments that correspond with the unit fraction in question.

2025-04-02T21:01:29-05:00Categories: Mathematics|Tags: , |

Why Do Whole Numbers Have a Denominator of One?

Many students are surprised when they first discover that whole numbers have a denominator and that the denominator is always one. It is essential for students to understand why whole numbers have a denominator of one in order for them to find equivalent fractions, place fractions and mixed numbers on the number line, or calculate with fractions or mixed numbers.

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