The tick mark that represents 1/4 is located halfway between 0 and 1/2, so the fraction equivalent to 1/4 in terms of eighths is 2/8. Simplifying 2/8 gives the answer of 1/4, so the equivalent fraction is:
B. 2/8
Use the number line below. Which fraction is equivalent to
1
4
?
A number line from 0 to 1 is shown. Tick marks are labeled one-eighth, two-eighths, three-eighths, four-eighths, five-eighths, six-eighths, and seven-eighths.
You may use this blank number line to help find the answer.
A blank number line is shown with 5 tick marks evenly spaced.
A.
1
8
B.
2
8
C.
4
8
D.
6
8
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