Question

The number -7/5 is ___ than -1 1/5 because -7/5 lies ____ -1 1/5 on a vertical number line

1st blank:
Less, or greater

2nd blank:
Above, or below

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Answer 1

greater, above I hope this helps out!

Answer 2

The number -7/5 is less than - 1 1/5 because -7/5 lies below -1 1/5 on a vertical number line.

Explanation:

Don't let it confuse you, if you convert -7/5 to a whole number like -1 1/5, it turns out to be less than -1 1/5. When you convert -7/5 you get -1 2/5. That is less than -1 1/5 because it is further away from 0. Therefore it is less than and below -1 1/5 on a vertical number line. I hope this helps you! :)