Question

Represent the following fractions on the number line.
a) $\frac{2}{5}$

b) $\frac{7}{6}$

c) $3\frac{2}{3}$ (3 Marks)

Answer 1

• The denominator of 2/5 is 5, so divide each unit in the number line into 5 parts. The point second to the right from the 0 is the required point.

• The denominator of 7/6 is 6, so divide each unit in the number line into 6 parts. The point seventh to the right from the 0 is the required point.

• The denominator of 3 2/3 is 3, so divide each unit in the number line into 3 parts. The point second to the right from the 3 is the required point.

(3 marks = 3 x 1 mark; 1 mark for pointing each fraction on the number line.)