Fractions on the Race Track

Count equal sections from 0 to find where each runner stops.

Count the sections

Each track goes from the start (0) to the finish line (1). It is split into equal sections. The dot shows where a runner stopped.

The track is split into 4 equal sections. Each section is of the track. The runner ran sections from 0. The dot is at .

The track is split into 6 equal sections. The runner ran sections of 1/6 from 0. The dot is at .

The track is split into 3 equal sections. The dot is at .

The track is split into 8 equal sections. The dot is at .

Where did they stop?

Each track goes from the start (0) to the finish line (1). Use the dots and the equal sections to answer.

Match each track to the fraction for its dot.

Ava stopped at 3/4 of the track. Which track shows where she stopped?

A.
4 equal sectionsB.
3 equal sectionsC.
4 equal sectionsD.
8 equal sections

Liam's track is split into 8 equal sections, so each section is 1/8. He starts at 0, runs 3 sections, and stops.

Liam stops at of the track.

Race stories

Read each story. Use the equal sections to answer.

The long race goes from the start (0) to the finish (2). Each whole, from 0 to 1 and from 1 to 2, is split into 4 equal sections, so there are 8 sections in all.

The dot is sections of 1/4 from 0. The dot is at .

Noah's track from 0 to 1 is split into 8 equal sections. He runs 3 sections from 0. Then he runs 2 more sections. Where is Noah now?

A. 2/8B. 3/8C. 8/5D. 5/8

10.

Mei's track from 0 to 1 is split into 6 equal sections. Each section is 1/6. Mei stops at 5/6.

Mei ran sections from 0.

11.

Priya's track from 0 to 1 is split into 3 equal sections. She stops at 1/3.

Priya must run more sections to reach the finish line at 1.

12.

Sam's track from 0 to 1 is split into 4 equal sections. Explain how Sam can find 3/4 on the track.