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Fractions help with numbers that are not whole numbers.
It is easier to simply add two one-digit numbers than to mess about with estimation!
You are asked to put the fractions on a number line to help you understand fractions. It isn't so much you will use a number line " in real life" but it gives you a visual representation to help you learn. You will use fractions for many things in life. Just do what what you are asked to do by your teacher they have a reason. You are not the only student in the class and others may need a bit extra assignments to help them understand. Go with the flow. Not all things in life will relate to "real life."
it helps you find the distance between fractions because the new name should be an equivalent fraction. Therefore it should be able to be divided\multiplied by 2 to make the original number.
Your teacher can help you with fractions. Ask for extra worksheets and problems to solve. Your peers can also help you work problems.