Draw a number line
Mark 0 and 1 on the line
Find the rational number in fraction form ( frac{p}{q} )
If needed, convert it to an equivalent fraction with a convenient denominator
Divide the interval between two whole numbers into ( q ) equal parts
Count ( p ) parts from 0 if the fraction is positive and less than 1
If the fraction is greater than 1, locate the whole number part first, then count the remaining parts
If the fraction is negative, count the same number of parts to the left of 0
Mark the point where the count ends
Label the point with the rational number