This math topic focuses on estimating the value of improper fractions using a number line. Each problem presents an unlabelled number line with dots, and students must select the improper fraction that each dot most closely represents from multiple choices. This is an exercise in both visual approximation and understanding the representation of fractions on a number line. It involves fractions and their relation to specific points, enhancing the student's ability to interpret and manipulate improper fractions graphically.

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Number Line - Improper Fractions, Read Number - Approximate Worksheet

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Number Line - Improper Fractions, Read Number - Approximate
1
What fraction would this dot be closest to?
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 7 over 6
b A LaTex expression showing 7 over 5
c A LaTex expression showing 3 over 2
d A LaTex expression showing 4 over 3
e A LaTex expression showing 4 over 6
f A LaTex expression showing 3 over 3
2
What fraction would this dot be closest to?
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 5 over 3
b A LaTex expression showing 11 over 4
c A LaTex expression showing 6 over 3
d A LaTex expression showing 10 over 7
e A LaTex expression showing 6 over 8
f A LaTex expression showing 10 over 5
3
What fraction would this dot be closest to?
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 3 over 2
b A LaTex expression showing 1 over 4
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 6
d A LaTex expression showing 7 over 4
e A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3
f A LaTex expression showing 7 over 6
4
What fraction would this dot be closest to?
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 4 over 7
b A LaTex expression showing 1 over 7
c A LaTex expression showing 3 over 2
d A LaTex expression showing 5 over 5
e A LaTex expression showing 7 over 3
f A LaTex expression showing 4 over 5
5
What fraction would this dot be closest to?
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 5 over 4
b A LaTex expression showing 10 over 3
c A LaTex expression showing 4 over 8
d A LaTex expression showing 2 over 5
e A LaTex expression showing 9 over 4
f A LaTex expression showing 7 over 9
6
What fraction would this dot be closest to?
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 11 over 6
b A LaTex expression showing 3 over 8
c A LaTex expression showing 5 over 3
d A LaTex expression showing 5 over 5
e A LaTex expression showing 5 over 4
f A LaTex expression showing 9 over 4
7
What fraction would this dot be closest to?
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 7 over 9
b A LaTex expression showing 1 over 8
c A LaTex expression showing 6 over 9
d A LaTex expression showing 9 over 3
e A LaTex expression showing 4 over 3
f A LaTex expression showing 5 over 7
8
What fraction would this dot be closest to?
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 4 over 6
b A LaTex expression showing 6 over 7
c A LaTex expression showing 4 over 7
d A LaTex expression showing 3 over 2
e A LaTex expression showing 5 over 7
f A LaTex expression showing 3 over 4