Representation of Rational Numbers on a Number Line

One way to represent rational numbers on a number line is by comparing them to each other. When the numerator is greater than the denominator, the rational number is greater than 1.

Comparison of Rational Numbers
- When comparing rational numbers, we look at their denominators first. If the denominators are the same, we compare the numerators to determine which number is greater.
- If the numerators are the same, we compare the denominators to determine which number is greater.
- If the denominators are different, we find a common denominator by multiplying the denominators together.

Representation on a Number Line
- To represent a rational number greater than 1 on a number line, we first divide the numerator by the denominator to get the whole number part.
- We then represent this whole number on the number line.
- Next, we represent the fractional part by dividing the number line segment between the whole number and the next whole number into equal parts based on the denominator.
- Finally, we locate the numerator on the appropriate fractional part of the number line to represent the rational number.

By following these steps, we can accurately represent rational numbers greater than 1 on a number line.