Locate rational numbers on number line.

1). Draw 5/4 on number line.

Step 1. Divide the given number as follows

5/4 = 1 + ¼

Step 2. We observe that this value lies between 1 and 2

Step 3. Divide 1 to 2 in four equal part.

Step 4. First part after one is the 5/4 in number line as shown in figure.

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2). Draw 7/4 on number line.

Step 1. Divide the given number as follows

7/4 = 1 + 3/4

Step 2. We observe that this value lies between 1 and 2

Step 3. Divide 1 to 2 in four equal part.

Step 4. Third part after one is the 7/4 in number line as shown in figure.

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3). Draw 3/4 on number line.

Step 1. Divide the given number as follows

3/4 = 0 + 3/4

Step 2. We observe that this value lies between 0 and 1

Step 3. Divide 0 to 1 in four equal part.

Step 4. Third part after one is the 3/4 in number line as shown in figure.

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4). Draw 1/4 on number line.

Step 1. Divide the given number as follows

1/4 = 0 + 1/4

Step 2. We observe that this value lies between 0 and 1

Step 3. Divide 0 to 1 in four equal part.

Step 4. First part after one is the 1/4 in number line as shown in figure.

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5). Draw -5/4 on number line.

Step 1. Divide the given number as follows

-5/4 = -1 - ¼

Step 2. We observe that this value lies between -1 and -2

Step 3. Divide -1 to -2 in four equal part.

Step 4. First part before one is the -5/4 in number line as shown in figure.

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6). Draw -7/4 on number line.

Step 1. Divide the given number as follows

-7/4 = -1 - 3/4

Step 2. We observe that this value lies between -1 and -2

Step 3. Divide -1 to -2 in four equal part.

Step 4. Third part before one is the -7/4 in number line as shown in figure.

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7). Draw -3/4 on number line.

Step 1. Divide the given number as follows

-3/4 = 0 - 3/4

Step 2. We observe that this value lies between 0 and -1

Step 3. Divide 0 to -1 in four equal part.

Step 4. Third part before one is the -3/4 in number line as shown in figure.

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8). Draw -1/4 on number line.

Step 1. Divide the given number as follows

-1/4 = 0 - 1/4

Step 2. We observe that this value lies between 0 and -1

Step 3. Divide 0 to -1 in four equal part.

Step 4. First part before one is the -1/4 in number line as shown in figure.

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Note :-

* Very First Convert mixed fraction in normal fraction like as ½, 3/2…

* The positive number is located at the right or front side of the zero.

* The negative number is located at the left or back side of the zero.

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Locate rational numbers on number line.