Graph Unit Fractions on Number Lines: Example Question
31 October 2026
Unit fractions are fractions where the top number is 1. On a number line, these fractions show equal parts between 0 and 1. Learning to place them helps children see how fractions fit into whole numbers.
Worked example
Question: Show 1/4 on a number line from 0 to 1.
Step 1: Look at the denominator. The denominator is 4. This means we split the line from 0 to 1 into 4 equal parts.
Step 2: Make 4 marks between 0 and 1. Each mark shows a quarter.
Step 3: The first mark after 0 is 1/4.
The correct answer is: 1/4 is the first mark after 0 when the line from 0 to 1 is split into 4 equal parts.
Click or tap on the number line to answer
After this example, your child will be able to spot and mark a unit fraction like 1/4 on a number line. This skill is important for understanding all types of fractions. Now, similar questions are ready for more practice.
