Question

compare the following. -5/8 , -7/12. plz plz plz give me step by step answer ​

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{-15}{24}$ $< \frac{-14}{24}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Compare $\frac{-5}{8}$ and $\frac{-7}{12}$

First take lcm (Lowest common multiple) [ Make denominators same]

LCM = 24

$\frac{-5}{8}$ x $\frac{3}{3}$ = $\frac{-15}{24}$ ; $\frac{-7}{12}$ x $\frac{2}{2} = \frac{-14}{24}$

Compare -15 and -14

-15 < -14

so, $\frac{-15}{24}$ $< \frac{-14}{24}$

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