Comparing Rational Numbers on a number line

A rational number is any number that can be expressed as a fraction or ratio of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

To compare two rational numbers on a number line, locate both numbers on the line. The number further to the right is greater.

The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, -3 > -5 means -3 is greater than -5.

The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, -5 < -3 means -5 is less than -3.

The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. For example, 2 = 2 means both sides are equal.

To represent -1.2 on a number line, find the point that is slightly to the left of -1, between -1 and -2.

-3 is greater than -5 because it is closer to zero on the number line.

To find the decimal equivalent of a fraction, divide the numerator by the denominator.

The decimal representation of 0.4 is four-tenths, which can also be written as 2/5.

-9 is less than -1 because it is further left on the number line.