3. Discuss why it can be confusing to show an improper fraction such as with pieces of pie or pieces of some other object. What is another way to show the fraction ?

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Discuss why it can be confusing to show an
improper fraction such as with pieces of pie
or pieces of some other object. What is another way
to show the fraction ?
4. Draw a number line like the one in Figure 2.35.
Then plot 0, 1,, and on your number line in such
a way that each number falls on a tick mark.
Lengthen the tick marks of whole numbers.
FIGURE 2.35
Number line
Transcribed Image Text:3. Discuss why it can be confusing to show an improper fraction such as with pieces of pie or pieces of some other object. What is another way to show the fraction ? 4. Draw a number line like the one in Figure 2.35. Then plot 0, 1,, and on your number line in such a way that each number falls on a tick mark. Lengthen the tick marks of whole numbers. FIGURE 2.35 Number line
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