Now we can easily compare the fractions. If we look at the number line, we can clearly see that \( \frac{4}{5} \) is the larger fraction since it is closer to 1. The easiest way to work it out is ...

4 > –9 means that –4 is greater than –9. A number line may be drawn horizontally or vertically. Revising using a number line will help with adding and subtracting negative numbers.