Question

Is 17 1/2 to the right or left of 17 2/3 on the number line? Explain your answer.

Answer 1

7 1/2 is to the left of 17 2/3 on a number line because 7 1/2 is less then 17 2/3

Answer 2

17 2/3 is greater than 17 1/2
so 
 17 1/2 is to the left  of 17 2/3 on the number line