Compare -5/7 and 4/9
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5/7 is greater.
Step-by-step explanation:
1) Take LCM of denominators.
LCM=7*9 because they are co primes. 63
2) Make both fractions equivalent using the LCM.
5/7 * 9/9= ?/63 : 45/63
4/9* 7/7= ?/63: 28/63
Hence,
5/7=45/63 and 4/9=28/63
So, 45/63 that is 5/7 is greater.
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