This math topic focuses on identifying and approximating simple fractions on a number line. It comprises several questions where a dot is placed on a number line, and students must determine which fraction value the dot is closest to among multiple choices. This practice is designed as an introductory exercise to understanding fractions and how they are represented visually on number lines. It emphasizes estimation and recognition skills crucial for foundational math learning and is part of a broader unit on introductory fractions.

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Number Line - Simple Fractions, Read Number - Approximate Worksheet

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Number Line - Simple 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 1 over 4
b A LaTex expression showing 1 over 6
c A LaTex expression showing 2 over 4
d A LaTex expression showing 1 over 9
e A LaTex expression showing 1 over 7
f A LaTex expression showing 3 over 11
2
What fraction would this dot be closest to?
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 2 over 6
b A LaTex expression showing 3 over 11
c A LaTex expression showing 3 over 4
d A LaTex expression showing 2 over 5
e A LaTex expression showing 1 over 5
f A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3
3
What fraction would this dot be closest to?
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 7
b A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3
c A LaTex expression showing 3 over 5
d A LaTex expression showing 2 over 6
e A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2
f A LaTex expression showing 1 over 4
4
What fraction would this dot be closest to?
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 2 over 3
b A LaTex expression showing 2 over 6
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2
d A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3
e A LaTex expression showing 2 over 5
f A LaTex expression showing 3 over 4
5
What fraction would this dot be closest to?
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 2 over 3
b A LaTex expression showing 3 over 3
c A LaTex expression showing 4 over 7
d A LaTex expression showing 5 over 9
e A LaTex expression showing 2 over 5
f A LaTex expression showing 5 over 7
6
What fraction would this dot be closest to?
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 4
b A LaTex expression showing 3 over 4
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 5
d A LaTex expression showing 3 over 5
e A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3
f A LaTex expression showing 3 over 7
7
What fraction would this dot be closest to?
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 8 over 7
b A LaTex expression showing 3 over 13
c A LaTex expression showing 6 over 4
d A LaTex expression showing 7 over 10
e A LaTex expression showing 4 over 5
f A LaTex expression showing 6 over 11
8
What fraction would this dot be closest to?
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 3 over 7
b A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2
d A LaTex expression showing 1 over 4
e A LaTex expression showing 3 over 5
f A LaTex expression showing 3 over 3