Question

Mark the following rational numbers on a number line.

(i) −2/3

(ii) −8/−5

(iii) 5/−4

Answer 1

(i) −2/3 lies between 0 and -1.

The unit part between 0 and -1 is divided into 3 equal parts and second part is taken.

(ii) −8/−5 = 1 3/5

1 3/5 lies between 1 and 2. The unit part between 1 and 2 is divided into 5 equal parts and the third part is taken.

(iii) 5/−4 =−5/4 =−1 1/4

−1 1/4 lies between -1 and The unit part between -1 and -2 is divided into four equal parts and the first part is taken.