How to plot fractions on a number line

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Plot the fraction $-\frac{7}{3}$ on the number line.

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Explanation

The fraction $-\frac{7}{3}$ is less than and greater than , so it must fall between those points on the number line. Negative numbers are to the left of while positive numbers are to the right.

$-\frac{7}{3}=-2\frac{1}{3}$

Because $\frac{1}{3}$ is less than $\frac{1}{2}$ , the point must be closer to than .

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