How to represent $\frac{-23}{7}$ on number line ?

Representation of $\frac{-23}{7}$ on number line :

To represent $\frac{-23}{7}$ on the number line,

1) Draw a number line.

2) As the number $\frac{-23}{7}$ is a negative number so it will be on the left of zero. The number $\frac{-23}{7} = -3\frac{2}{7}$ lies between $-3$ and $-4$.

3) Divide the line segment between -3 and -4 into 7 parts(7 is the denominator here).

4) Move two parts to the left of $-3$ (2 is the numerator in the fraction here).

5) Therefore, A is the required point.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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