To find the distance of two numbers on the number line, simply subtract the 2 numbers.
−212−(−534) | Subtracting a negative is equivalent to adding a positive. |
−212+534 | Now convert each fraction to an improper fraction. Doing this is the first step to allow us to calculate the distance. |
−212=−2∗2+12=−52 | Now, convert the other fraction to an improper fraction. |
534=4∗5+34=234 | Now, reinsert these improper fraction back into the expression. |
−52+234 | In order to add these fractions, we must create a common denominator. Multiply the first fraction by 2/2 to achieve this. |
−104+234 | Now, add the fractions together. |
134=3.25 | This is the distance in between the two numbers on the number line. |