Mixed Numbers on a Number Line

Find out the buzz around mixed numbers with this fill-in-the-blanks worksheet! To complete this activity, students must fill in the empty honeycombs with the correct mixed numbers. Learners must use the provided whole numbers and the ticks on each number line to inform their answers.

Modeling mixed numbers on a number line can be helpful for third and fourth graders who are just starting to learn about mixed numbers. Students can see how mixed numbers compare to one another and recognize how they relate to whole numbers. As learners become more familiar with mixed numbers, they can progress to converting mixed numbers to improper fractions and solving equations involving mixed numbers.

For additional practice, try out Writing Improper Fractions.