Explain how you can use a number line to show that [tex]\frac{5}{8}[/tex] is greater than [tex]\frac{3}{8}[/tex].

Place both numbers on the number line. The numbers are, in this order, 0, 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 7/8 and 1. You see, 5/8 comes after 3/8, so 5/8 is greater.

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

See attached image to see the numeric line. ; For this case, what you must do is place both numbers in a number line.
The largest number will be the number that is located farthest from the number 0.
We observe that the number that is furthest from zero is 5/8.
Therefore, it is fulfilled:
\frac{3}{8}"> 8 5 ​ > 8 3 ​

Answered by carlosego | 2024-06-24

By using a number line, you can visually compare 8 5 ​ and 8 3 ​ . The fraction 8 5 ​ is positioned to the right of 8 3 ​ , indicating that it is greater. Thus, \frac{3}{8}"> 8 5 ​ > 8 3 ​ .
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Answered by carlosego | 2025-01-22