Question

Which of the following show the correct representation of $1\frac{1}{4}$ and $2\frac{5}{8}$ on a number line?

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Step 1:
Consider a number line and divide each unit into 8 equal parts. Each part represents the fraction $\frac{1}{8}.$

Step 2:
We know, $1\frac{1}{4}$ or $1\frac{2}{8}$ lies between 1 and 2. Hence, it is the second division after 1.

Step 3:
$2\frac{5}{8}$ lies between 2 and 3. It is the fifth division after 2.
i.e.,